Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026

Menstrual health is a fundamental aspect of human rights, dignity, and public health. Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, is dedicated to breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM). This year, SDG Resources is leading the charge to educate, empower, and transform the conversation around menstrual health.

The Importance of Menstrual Hygiene

Good menstrual hygiene is crucial for the health, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls worldwide. It plays a critical role in enabling women and girls to reach their full potential:

Health and Dignity: Effective MHM helps prevent health risks and ensures that menstruation is managed with dignity.

Education and Opportunities: Girls with access to menstrual hygiene education and products are more likely to continue their education and participate fully in society.

Breaking the Silence: Open conversations about menstruation challenge taboos and promote gender equality.

Menstrual Hygiene and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Proper menstrual hygiene is integral to achieving several United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026

Educational Webinars: Expert-led sessions on MHM, public health, and gender equality.

Interactive Workshops: Workshops on sustainable menstrual products, hygiene management, and advocacy training.

Global Dialogue: Engaging conversations with activists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers from around the world.

Innovations in Menstrual Health: Showcasing sustainable and innovative menstrual hygiene products.

Resource Hub: Access to a wealth of information including articles, research, and multimedia content on menstrual hygiene.

Get Involved and Make a Difference

Your participation can help transform lives:

Spread the Word: Educate yourself and others about menstrual hygiene. Share information and experiences to normalize menstruation.

Support Access to Menstrual Products: Advocate for and support initiatives providing access to menstrual hygiene products, especially in underserved communities.

Participate in Community Actions: Engage in local initiatives promoting menstrual hygiene and gender equality.

Menstrual hygiene is more than just a health issue—it's a matter of human rights, dignity, and equality. As we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, let's commit to creating a world where every individual has access to safe and dignified menstrual hygiene management.

Join in advocating for menstrual health and hygiene. Together, we can break the silence, end the stigma, and ensure menstrual health for all.

Menstrual Hygiene Day Themes

Year	Theme	Description
2019	It’s Time for Action	Highlighted the urgency of addressing menstrual hygiene insecurity, empowering women and girls, and pushing for education and immediate, transformative actions.
2020	Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics	Stressed that menstruation continues during global crises like COVID-19 and emphasized the need for uninterrupted access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, and education.
2021	Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health	Called for greater investment and action to ensure menstrual health, end period poverty, reduce stigma, and promote empowerment and safety for girls and women.
2022	To Create a World Where No Woman or Girl is Held Back Because They Menstruate, by 2030	Aspired to end barriers caused by menstruation through awareness, policy changes, and infrastructure, with a goal set for 2030.
2023	Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030	Promoted normalization of menstruation and aimed to remove stigma and obstacles that prevent full participation in society due to menstruation.
2024	Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld	Focused on collaboration to ensure menstruation does not limit dignity, health, or access to education. Highlighted period education, access to products, and supportive services.
2025	Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld	Reaffirmed the collective goal of building a world where menstruation is normalized and resources are universally accessible without stigma or barriers.