We’re thrilled to announce this year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day and STOP THE BLEED® Month programs, as well as all of the activities available for individuals and organizations to participate in through the STOP THE BLEED® Project Program.
This year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, during EMS Week. The EMS professional community is one of the biggest supporters of STOP THE BLEED® and you can. May 2026 is STOP THE BLEED® Month.
This year, we have a number of activities to engage the public and the growing STOP THE BLEED® community, including the second annual STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon using the STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System. Other activities include the popular Raise Your Hand and Would You Know social media programs, a STOP THE BLEED® Quiz, STOP THE BLEED® videos and ways everyone can help to create more awareness of the campaign.
Visit this page for a complete list.
This year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day and Month Theme: Minutes Matter
As we celebrate our 9th annual STOP THE BLEED® Day, we mark 9 years of celebrating the STOP THE BLEED® movement, a movement that has trained millions, equipped communities, and strengthened emergency preparedness across the world.
That time represents dedication, progress, and lives saved.
But in an emergency, the clock resets.
When someone is bleeding, minutes, not years, determine the outcome.
As we mark nearly a decade of action, we’re reminded that the mission remains the same:
Minutes Matter.
The continued success and expansion of STOP THE BLEED® Day and Month is due to the fundamental premise of STOP THE BLEED® – that regular people can learn what to do in a bleeding emergency and act to save someone’s life. It’s also due to the passionate people and organizations that continue to create more awareness and engagement. STOP THE BLEED® Day and STOP THE BLEED® Month are both great times to do that.
We hope you will participate in one (or more) of the many activities we’ve set up and engage those you know to do the same.
Setting up a Bleeding Control Kit Drive is a fun way to for a community to rally together to support the important cause.