International Men's Day 2026
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
📝 About International Men's Day 2026
Inaugurated on November 19, 1999, by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, International Men's Day is now observed in over 80 countries. The day addresses men's health issues — men die by suicide at nearly four times the rate of women in many countries and are less likely to seek medical help — while also promoting positive male role models and gender equality. Events include health screenings, mental health workshops, and discussions about fatherhood and workplace safety, since men account for the vast majority of occupational fatalities globally. Unlike International Women's Day, IMD is not a UN-recognized observance, but its grassroots growth has gained support from organizations including UNESCO.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 201
- Category
- Awareness Days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 201 days until International Men's Day 2026 on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
International Men's Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Inaugurated on November 19, 1999, by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, International Men's Day is now observed in over 80 countries. The day addresses men's health issues — men die by suicide at nearly four times the rate of women in many countries and are less likely to seek medical help — while also promoting positive male role models and gender equality. Events include health screenings, mental health workshops, and discussions about fatherhood and workplace safety, since men account for the vast majority of occupational fatalities globally. Unlike International Women's Day, IMD is not a UN-recognized observance, but its grassroots growth has gained support from organizations including UNESCO.
International Men's Day 2026 falls on a Thursday.