On April 19, 2019 we began a new conversation about Irritable Bowel Syndrome when World IBS Day was launched.

IBS is often stigmatized and misunderstood with symptoms significantly impacting the quality of life for many adult and paediatric patients. The aim of #WorldIBSDay2026 on April 19th, with the support of our Partners and Friends, is to join patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to increase awareness about IBS.

As a result of World IBS Day, now in our 7th year, we are seeing increased awareness from the #WorldIBSDay2026 social campaign including industry and corporations that are joining the cause.

Use the hashtag #WorldIBSDay2026 on all your social platforms. Use it once, use it often. Together we can raise awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome on World IBS Day.

In some locations World IBS Day is also called World IBS Awareness Day. World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day or simply IBS Awareness Day.

World IBS Day was founded and is coordinated by the IBS Patient Support Group.