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Every month has causes that organizations, hospitals, schools and companies observe with events, fundraising and awareness ribbons. Here is the 2027 calendar, with ribbon colors and key days, so you can plan campaigns and order materials in time.
Dates below are the commonly observed US dates. Some observances are set by government proclamation or by the sponsoring organization each year, so confirm with the organization before printing dates.
January
Observance
Color
Key days
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Teal and white
Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Blue
January 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Blood Donor Month
Red
February
Observance
Color
Key days
American Heart Month
Red
February 5, 2027, National Wear Red Day
Black History Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Orange
World Cancer Day
Lavender
February 4
Rare Disease Day
Zebra stripes
February 28
March
Observance
Color
Key days
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Dark blue
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Orange
National Kidney Month
Green
March 11, 2027, World Kidney Day
Women's History Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
World Down Syndrome Day
Blue and yellow
March 21
April
Observance
Color
Key days
Autism Acceptance Month
Rainbow infinity
April 2, World Autism Awareness Day
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Blue
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Teal
National Donate Life Month
Green
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Silver
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Orchid
May
Observance
Color
Key days
Mental Health Awareness Month
Green
Lupus Awareness Month
Purple
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Gray
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Black
ALS Awareness Month
Blue and white
Stroke Awareness Month
Red
Military Appreciation Month
Red, white and blue
Nurses Week
May 6–12
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3–7, 2027
June
Observance
Color
Key days
Pride Month
Rainbow
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Purple
Men's Health Month
Blue
PTSD Awareness Month
Teal
June 27, PTSD Awareness Day
National Cancer Survivors Day
Lavender
first Sunday in June
July
Observance
Color
Key days
Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
Yellow
Disability Pride Month
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Green
August
Observance
Color
Key days
National Immunization Awareness Month
Purple Heart Day
Purple
August 7
International Overdose Awareness Day
Purple and silver
August 31
September
Observance
Color
Key days
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gold
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Teal and purple
September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Teal
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Light blue
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Red (leukemia orange, lymphoma lime green)
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Burgundy
National Recovery Month
Purple
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Black
September 17, 2027
October
Observance
Color
Key days
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Purple
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Blue and yellow
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Pink and blue
October 15, Remembrance Day
National Bullying Prevention Month
Blue
ADHD Awareness Month
Orange
Red Ribbon Week
Red
October 23 to 31
World Mental Health Day
Green
October 10
November
Observance
Color
Key days
National Diabetes Month
Blue circle, gray
November 14, World Diabetes Day
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
White
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Purple
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Purple
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Purple
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Periwinkle
Veterans Day
Red, white and blue
November 11
December
Observance
Color
Key days
World AIDS Day
Red
December 1
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Red
Planning a year of awareness campaigns
Pick your months. Choose the causes your organization supports and mark their months and key days.
Work backwards. Order printed materials and pins at least six weeks before each month starts; for October causes, approve by mid-August.
Order once for the year. If you observe several causes, order all your ribbon pins together and store them; each cause is a separate design, but one order saves time.
Tell the story. Hand out a flyer with the cause, the month and a call to action, and a pin becomes an awareness tool.
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