World Liver Day 2026: Solid Habits, Strong Liver

WORLD LIVER DAY

COMING SOON: 19 April 2026

The official liver health awareness campaign by global liver societies EASL, AASLD, ALEH, APASL and SOLDA.

Solid Habits, Strong Liver.

Your liver is a powerhouse: it filters blood, breaks down food, stores energy, and keeps your body in balance. But today, 1/3 of the global adult population is living with a condition called Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Often linked with weight, diet, and lifestyle, MASLD can stay silent for years, but over time it may lead to scarring, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer.

The good news? Small, steady lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Our 2026 campaign, Solid Habits, Strong Liver, highlights four solid habits that keep your liver strong: eating a balanced diet, staying active, eliminating alcohol, and getting regular liver checks. By making these habits part of your daily life, you can take control of your liver health and prevent serious complications.

90% of liver disease is preventable.

Living healthily isn’t always easy. What we eat, how active we are, whether we drink, and how often we get tested are all influenced by factors beyond our control, like marketing, government policy, and the design of our communities. Governments and institutions can make a big difference through measures such as clear food labelling, healthier school meals, safe spaces for walking and cycling, taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, and affordable health checks.

One small step you can take today and is fully in your control, is learning how your individual habits affect your liver health.

The four solid habits.

Your liver thrives on good nutrition. Choose plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Cut back on processed food, added sugar, and excess salt to give your liver the fuel it needs.

Regular movement helps your body use energy efficiently and prevents fat build-up in the liver. Whether it’s walking, cycling, swimming, or dancing, every bit of activity supports a stronger, healthier liver.

Alcohol can cause serious and lasting damage to your liver. Reducing or avoiding alcohol allows your liver to perform its vital work. Staying sober is one of the most effective ways to prevent liver disease.

Tests can detect early signs of liver damage before symptoms appear. Ask your doctor about routine checks, especially if you have risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, or a family history of liver disease.

Join the movement.

Be part of a global effort to protect liver health. Share your commitment, organise an event, or spread the word on social media using #WorldLiverDay and #SolidHabitsStrongLiver.

Together, we can make liver disease prevention a shared global habit.