World Rabies Day is annually observed on September 28 worldwide. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about rabies prevention and the progress made in combating this deadly disease.

September 28, 2025 , marks the 19 th observance of World Rabies Day.

The date also commemorates the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur , the French scientist who developed the first rabies vaccine.

Theme:

Theme: This year’s theme is “Act Now: You, Me, Communities “, which is a call for “you”, “me”, and the “community” to take responsibilities, to work together, and drive real change.

Significance: For the first time in its 19-year history, WRD’s theme does not include the word “rabies”, showing how well-established this movement has become.

Background:

Established by: World

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