International Epilepsy Day is observed worldwide on the second Monday in February. It was first launched as a local event in Warsaw on February 14, 2009, as the Day of People with Epilepsy, coinciding with the feast day of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of those with epilepsy. The event became an international awareness day in 2015, evolving from the European Epilepsy Day, which was initiated in 2011. This observance is organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. The day aims to highlight the needs of individuals suffering from epilepsy, including medical needs and the importance of understanding and acceptance. It also seeks to educate the public about the symptoms of epilepsy and how to assist someone experiencing a seizure. Approximately 1% of the global population is affected by epilepsy, and while many can manage their seizures with medication, knowledge of seizure first aid is essential.