National Public Health Week
Join us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 - 12, 2026
Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme. As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.
Each year during the first full week of April, communities across the country join APHA in observing National Public Health Week. It’s a moment to celebrate the impact of public health and spotlight priority issues that can improve our nation’s well-being.
For more than 30 years, APHA has led this national effort by creating campaigns, materials and resources that help communities, schools, policymakers and health professionals engage with each year’s theme. NPHW materials are designed for use both during the week and throughout the year to elevate public health and prevention.
Future NPHW Dates:
April 5–11, 2027
April 3–9, 2028
Questions? Email us!
The American Public Health Association champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health. APHA publishes the American Journal of Public Health and The Nation’s Health newspaper. At our Annual Meeting and Expo, thousands of people share the latest public health research. We lead public awareness campaigns such as Get Ready and National Public Health Week. Together, we are creating the healthiest nation. Learn more at www.apha.org.