World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 takes place on Monday, September 21, 2026. It marks the centrepiece of World Alzheimer’s Month. The official 2026 global campaign theme, led by Alzheimer’s Disease International, is “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters,” focusing on tackling stigma and encouraging early detection
Campaign Focus & Goals
- Early Diagnosis: Highlighting why getting a timely evaluation helps families access support, treatment, and planning early.
- Reducing Stigma: Challenging public misconceptions and discrimination tied to dementia and memory loss.
- Global Reports: Releasing updated findings on clinical trials and global detection rates via the annual World Alzheimer Report