World Sleep Day 2026
Sleep Well, Live Better
World Sleep Day 2026 took place on Friday, March 13, 2026, with the theme Sleep Well, Live Better.
The scientific evidence is clear: sleep is essential to health and well being. Good sleep promotes wellness and resilience, while poor sleep can negatively affect many aspects of physical and mental health.
World Sleep Day 2026 brought together sleep health advocates, health professionals, researchers, organizations, and communities around the world to promote the importance of healthy sleep. Delegates, groups, and communities encouraged people to make sleep health a priority by considering simple steps such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, creating a relaxing sleep environment, and reflecting on whether they feel rested during the day.
2026 World Sleep Day Accomplishments
- 624+ official delegates from 87 countries joined World Sleep Day
- 350+ activities reported from 60 countries were added to worldsleepday.org
- First-time countries represented this year:
- Cameroon
- Tajikistan
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Sponsors included Decca Records, Pampers, Idorsia, and AmLife.
Now, we celebrate the individuals and organizations whose outstanding activities helped bring the message of Sleep Well, Live Better to their communities.
Celebrating the Global Sleep Health Leaders
Recognizing the impact of World Sleep Day
Every year, World Sleep Day recognizes outstanding activities and the Delegates that advance sleep health and bring the importance of healthy sleep to communities around the world.
The World Sleep Day Awards celebrate creativity, meaningful community engagement, sleep health advocacy, innovation, and activities that help make sleep health a priority.
The 2026 award recipients represent a diverse community of advocates working across countries, cultures, professions, and communities to help people Sleep Well, Live Better.
Explore the 2026 World Sleep Day Award Recipients
Thank You to Our Global Sleep Community
Thank you to everyone who made World Sleep Day 2026 possible
The 2026 award recipients represent only a portion of the global effort behind World Sleep Day.
World Sleep Day activities were organized by Delegates, advocates, health professionals, researchers, organizations, institutions, and community leaders around the world. Together, they helped bring the message Sleep Well, Live Better to their communities and elevate sleep health as an essential part of overall health and well being.
Thank you to every World Sleep Day Delegate and activity organizer for making sleep health a global priority.
Explore Global Activities
Keep the Momentum Going
A Call to Action: Prioritize Sleep Health!
World Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day, and help elevate the conversation around sleep!
- Share #WorldSleepDay online
- Organize or participate in an awareness activity in your community (and let us know about it!)
- Interview a credible sleep expert for your World Sleep Day content
- Write, create, or otherwise connect with your public audience about sleep health
Explore sleep health resources, learn more about World Sleep Day activities, and discover ways to bring sleep health awareness to your community.
Become a World Sleep Day Delegate
Join a global community of sleep health advocates and receive resources to support your World Sleep Day activities.
Explore Global Activities
Discover World Sleep Day activities organized by communities around the world.
Explore Sleep Health Resources
Find evidence-based resources and educational materials to help make sleep health a priority.
Explore the Awards Archive
Discover previous World Sleep Day award recipients and explore activities that have helped advance sleep health around the world.
Read the World Sleep Day article: ‘Awakening to Sleep: Sixteen Years of Global Initiatives and Future Directions’
This article, titled “Awakening to Sleep: Sixteen Years of World Sleep Day Global Initiatives and Future Directions“, explores the growth and impact of World Sleep Day (WSD) over its first 16 years. The article examines the expansion of WSD activities worldwide, highlighting regional trends and the increasing involvement of healthcare providers, volunteers, and organizations. It also discusses future strategies to enhance WSD’s reach, particularly in underserved regions like Africa and Oceania.
Download “Awakening to Sleep: Sixteen years of Global Initiatives and Future Directions”