28/05/2026
North Ayrshire Council joins communities and its partners to pledge its support for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026.
Celebrated on Thursday 28 May, the annual awareness day is recognised globally as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene and break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.
The date of the global awareness raising campaign has been intentionally selected because on average, periods last for five days – represented by May being the fifth month of the year – and cycles tend to last 28 days.
Each year, a specific theme is chosen for World Menstrual Hygiene Day to focus on different aspects surrounding menstrual hygiene management. The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 is: Together for a .
To achieve a , our dedicated Period Dignity team remain at the forefront of championing the Council’s Wellbeing priority including providing support for North Ayrshire’s six localities to break the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation.
If you are visiting community centres or libraries in North Ayrshire this week, look out for the Period Dignity Wellness Corners, which offer up to date information and educational materials to help residents manage menstruation with dignity.
Find out more in the news release🩸: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/council-supports-menstrual-hygiene-awareness-day-1
Visitors to any pickup points can share feedback on North Ayrshire’s free period products provision using the Period Dignity service user survey: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/your-community/community-facilities/period-dignity
Find your nearest free period products via the app: https://myperiodlive.azurewebsites.net/
For further Cost of Living support, visit the dedicated Council website: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/cost-of-living
