Display this poster as a reminder of upcoming awareness days, and use the hashtags provided to spread the message on social media. Click here for the full poster. 

February 7

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#NBHAAD

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black people account for 37%of new HIV cases, even though they make up only 12% of the U.S. population. NBHAAD helps raise awareness of HIV testing, prevention and treatment in communities of color.

 

February 28

HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day

#HIVisNotaCrime

HIV-specific laws are outdated, they punish people living with HIV and they disproportionately impact Black, Latino and LGBTQ people and individuals who engage in sex work. This awareness day aims to educate people about HIV criminalization laws in the country and amplify the work of those trying to reform them.

 

March 10

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#NWGHAAD

Women are less likely to be screened for HIV, in part because of the perception that they are not at risk. This awareness day emphasizes the need for further prevention efforts aimed at women and girls and promotes equity in HIV care and treatment. 

 

March 20

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#NNHAAD

Observed on the first day of spring, this day aims to combat HIV-related stigma in Indigenous communities. It also encourages American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians to get tested and promote awareness of HIV in their communities.

 

April 10

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

#NYHAAD

According to the CDC, people ages 13 to 34 accounted for 60% of estimated new HIV infections in 2022. This awareness day was launched to encourage young people to talk about HIV and AIDS.

 

April 18

National Transgender HIV Testing Day

#NTHTD

HIV disproportionately affects the transgender community. NTHTD recognizes the importance of routine testing and a continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment among people who are transgender, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary.

 

May 18

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

#HVAD

Led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, HVAD showcases the progress made in the search for a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It also marks an opportunity to edu- cate communities about the importance of vaccine research.

 

May 19

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#APIMay19

This awareness day presents an opportunity to highlight how HIV uniquely affects Asians and Pacific Islanders. The goal is to promote HIV testing and treatment and encourage conversations about HIV in these communities.

 

May 19

Hepatitis Testing Day

#HepTestingDay

Approximately 20% of people living with HIV nationwide also have hepatitis C, and around 10% of people with HIV are also living with hepatitis B. Hepatitis Testing Day aims to raise awareness of hep B and C and encourage testing.

 

June 5

HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day

#HLTSAD

First observed in 2014, this awareness day honors long-term survivors of HIV, highlights the challenges they face and provides an opportunity to advocate for resources to meet their particular needs.

 

June 27

National HIV Testing Day

#HIVTestingDay

According to the CDC, approximately 13% of people living with HIV don’t know they have the virus. This awareness day serves as a reminder to people of all ages to learn the facts about HIV and get tested for the virus.

 

July 21

Zero HIV Stigma Day

#ZeroHIVStigmaDay

This awareness day spearheads a movement that highlights the detrimental impacts of HIV-related stigma around the world and promotes ways to take action against it.

 

August 20

Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#SHAAD

In 2022, nearly half of new HIV diagnoses were in the South. SHAAD raises awareness of the HIV crisis in the region and marks an opportunity to advocate for resources to address it.

 

August 31

National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#NFHAAD

HIV affects people of all faiths across the United States. The goal of NFHAAD, which is observed on the last Sunday in August, is to bring together Muslims, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus and members of other religions to raise awareness and fight the virus.

 

September 9

National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day

#NAIRHHADay

This awareness day draws national and local attention to the HIV and viral hepatitis needs of African immigrants living in the United States through awareness, education and re- sources. The goal is to address some of the unique issues that African immigrants face.

 

September 18

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

#HIVandAging

According to the CDC, more than 50% of people living with HIV in the United States are ages 50 and older. This awareness day promotes education around HIV and encourages HIV testing for all older adults.

 

September 27

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

#NGMHAAD

According to the CDC, gay and bisexual men accounted for 71% of new HIV infections in the United States in 2022. NGMHAAD is a time to promote HIV testing and raise awareness about HIV prevention and treatment and the unique needs of gay and bi men.

 

October 15

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

#NLAAD

According to the CDC, Latinos  accounted for 33% of new HIV infections in 2022. NLAAD’s objective is to unite and mobilize the community to promote HIV testing and education.

 

December 1

World AIDS Day

#WorldAIDSDay

Nearly 40 million people across the globe were living with HIV in 2023, according to UNAIDS. On this awareness day, the world comes together to show solidarity in the fight against HIV, express support for those living with the virus and remember those lost to the epidemic.