World Autism Awareness Day 2026 – April 2
The United Nations (UN’s) World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed every year on April 2 to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and promote the rights and inclusion of autistic individuals.
The United Nations (UN’s) World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed every year on April 2 to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and promote the rights and inclusion of autistic individuals.
- 2026 Theme: “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
Background:
Adoption: On 18 December 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/62/139, officially declaring April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day.
First Observance: WAAD was first observed on April 2, 2008.
Led by: The Switzerland-based Institute of Neurodiversity (ION), a neuro-minority–founded organisation operating in 40 countries, is leading the event in collaboration with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC).
Ribbon Symbol:The puzzle ribbon, adopted in 1999, features bright colours such as red, yellow, and blue and represents the complexity and diversity of autism.
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