Celiac Strong Day 2026: Raise Awareness in Your School!

Join us this May in doing your very own Celiac Strong Day, a May Celiac Awareness Month initiative empowering students to raise awareness about celiac disease in their schools and communities!

While you can plan your Celiac Strong activities for any day during the month of May, most of us will be celebrating on May 15, 2026, the school day closest to International Celiac Awareness Day (May 16).

Sign up for Celiac Strong Day to receive additional resources, ideas, event tips, and updates—and to be eligible to participate in the Celiac Strong Fundraising Challenge!

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There’s no one way to have a Celiac Strong Day—make it your own!

Whether you’re planning a full classroom or community event or a simple moment of awareness, every action makes a difference. Here are some ideas to inspire your day:

• Host a Celiac Disease Awareness Day Event at Your School – Encourage students to take the lead! They can give a classroom presentation, create a video, design posters, or develop their own awareness campaign to share with their school and community.
• Share Awareness Resources – Use our free educational materials to help students, teachers, school staff, and parents better understand celiac disease, the gluten-free diet, and how to support those living with it.
• Wear Your Support – Show your Celiac Strong pride by wearing a Celiac Strong t-shirt—available for a limited time! You can also encourage everyone to wear blue and purple to spark conversations and spread awareness throughout the day. Get your t-shirt here!
• Bring Out the Snacks – Invite students to bring their favorite gluten-free snacks to share with friends! It’s a great opportunity to introduce others to delicious gluten-free options while teaching the importance of label reading and avoiding cross-contact.
• Put Your School on the Celiac Strong Map – Let us know you’re participating! When you sign up, your school can be featured on our Celiac Strong Day map (with your permission)—showing the power of this movement across the country.
• Share Your Day – Capture the fun and raise awareness beyond your classroom and community! Share photos, videos, and stories on social media and use #CeliacStrong to connect with others participating.