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World Homeopathy Day

Every year on Saturday, April 10, the birthday of the doctor who bottled like cures like. World Homeopathy Day marks the April 10, 1755 birthday of German physician Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, the system of alternative medicine built on the principle that substances causing symptoms in a healthy person can treat similar symptoms in a sick one. In 2027, the day falls on Saturday, April 10, and it opens World Homeopathy Awareness Week.

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Roots: Created by the World Homeopathy Awareness Organization; April 10 is the birthday of German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), the founder of homeopathy.
Also on Apr 10: International Safety Pin Day · Cinnamon Crescent Day · Encourage a Young Writer Day
Hashtag: #WorldHomeopathyDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Learn the history

Read about Hahnemann's life and the cinchona experiment, then look up what mainstream medicine looked like in 1796 to understand what he was reacting against.

WITH FRIENDS

Share one surprising fact

Look up how homeopathic remedies are prepared and share the most surprising historical detail you find with a friend who loves medical history.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Visit and listen

Browse the homeopathic remedy section at a local health food store, or attend a talk on the history of alternative medicine in your area.

Plan ahead

World Homeopathy Day is observed on April 10 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Fri, Apr 10this year

2027Sat, Apr 10

2028Mon, Apr 10

2029Tue, Apr 10

2030Wed, Apr 10

2031Thu, Apr 10

2032Sat, Apr 10

2033Sun, Apr 10

2034Mon, Apr 10

2035Tue, Apr 10

2036Thu, Apr 10

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