INTERNATIONAL DAYAWARENESS

World Parkinson’s Day

Every year on April 11, a single red tulip carries the hopes of millions. World Parkinson’s Day falls on the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, the London physician who first described the condition in 1817. It is a day to learn about Parkinson’s disease, to stand with the more than 10 million people living with it worldwide, and to support the research pushing toward better treatments and, one day, a cure.

APR11

Sunday, April 11Every year on April 11

days to go

Roots: Established on April 11, 1997, as a joint initiative of Parkinson’s Europe and the World Health Organization.
Also on Apr 11: International Louie Louie Day · Barbershop Quartet Day · Cheese Fondue Day
Hashtag: #WorldParkinson8217sDay

Add to my calendar Send a card Email a friend

Apple or Outlook calendar

3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Plant a Red Tulip

Plant red tulip bulbs in your garden or a pot on the windowsill, wear a tulip pin on the day, and post a photo of your blooms with #WorldParkinsonsDay.

WITH FRIENDS

Do Something Kind

Do something special for someone living with Parkinsonu2019s or their caregiver, like cooking a meal, offering a ride to an appointment, or simply spending unhurried time together.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Join the Cause

Sign up for a Parkinsonu2019s walk or fundraiser, attend an awareness webinar, or donate to research in honor of someone you love.

Plan ahead

World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sat, Apr 11this year

2027Sun, Apr 11

2028Tue, Apr 11

2029Wed, Apr 11

2030Thu, Apr 11

2031Fri, Apr 11

2032Sun, Apr 11

2033Mon, Apr 11

2034Tue, Apr 11

2035Wed, Apr 11

2036Fri, Apr 11

Add to my calendar (repeats yearly)

Fast facts

More than 10 millionPeople worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease; the red tulip was adopted as its international symbol on April 11, 2005, at the 9th World Parkinson’s Day Conference in Luxembourg.

Wear or plant a red tulip, donate to Parkinson’s research, and post a red tulip with #WorldParkinsonsDay.