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International Epilepsy Day

Every year on the second Monday of February, millions of people step out of the shadows, together. International Epilepsy Day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy, launched in 2015 and endorsed by the World Health Organization. Every year on the second Monday of February, the world turns its attention to one of the most common neurological conditions on earth and to the stigma that still surrounds it. In 2027 it falls on February 8.

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Monday, February 9Second Monday in February
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Launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE); the first celebration was February 9, 2015.
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Learn Seizure First Aid

Learn what to do if someone has a seizure: stay calm, keep the person safe, cushion their head, never put anything in their mouth, and call for help if it lasts longer than five minutes.

ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Share One True Fact

Post one accurate fact about epilepsy to counter the myths, such as that it affects around fifty million people worldwide. Use the hashtag #InternationalEpilepsyDay and keep your words respectful.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Support the Community

Look for a local epilepsy association or support group and ask how you can help, by volunteering, donating, or attending an awareness event.

Plan ahead

International Epilepsy Day is observed on the second Monday in February. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Mon, Feb 9this year
2027Mon, Feb 8
2028Mon, Feb 14
2029Mon, Feb 12
2030Mon, Feb 11
2031Mon, Feb 10
2032Mon, Feb 9
2033Mon, Feb 14
2034Mon, Feb 13
2035Mon, Feb 12
2036Mon, Feb 11

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Fast facts

Around 50 millionPeople worldwide live with epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological conditions on earth.
Learn seizure first aid this week, and share one true fact about epilepsy to push back on stigma.

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