Future Generations Day
Celebrate Future Generations Day 2026 on March 20
The health of today’s communities, including rapidly increasing rates of chronic disease, did not happen overnight. It has been shaped by environments, policies, and systems that unfolded over decades—and sometimes across generations.
Held annually on the third Friday of March, Future Generations Day is an annual moment to pause, reflect, and think beyond short-term outcomes toward long-term impact.
Future Generations Day offers us a chance to:
Bring long-term health thinking into today’s decision making
Translate complex science into accessible ideas
Encourage community responsibility without blame
Create space for future-oriented leadership
How to Participate
Future Generations Day is designed to be flexible. Use it to engage with future thinking initiatives personal to you.
You do not need to be a scientist to participate. You only need curiosity, a sense of community, and a willingness to think forward.
Acknowledge
Share a Future Generations Day post on social media
Issue a short statement or reflection
Encourage internal conversation
Engage
Host a discussion or learning session
Share a short film clip
Publish a written reflection or blog post
Apply
Review a policy, program, or practice using the 100-Year Lens
Host a panel or workshop
Publicly share insights or commitments