11
April 2026

World Parkinson's Day

Awareness Days/ Weeks
Worldwide
Saturday 11th April, 2026

About this event

World Parkinson’s Day takes place on 11 April every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's.

In 1817, James Parkinson published his ‘Essay on the Shaking Palsy’, recognising Parkinson’s as a medical condition for the first time. We mark his birthday every 11 April with World Parkinson’s Day. 

It’s a time to come together, raise awareness and build connections. World Parkinson’s Day is a day for you, the Parkinson’s community.

Contact details

For more information on the awareness day visit the Parkinson's UK website

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