What’s On? Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events
A global day encouraging people to think about their deepest values and use them to make a positive difference in the world.
A major fundraising event for Breast Cancer Now, encouraging people to wear pink and raise money for breast cancer research and support.
Marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, celebrating the organization's work in promoting peace, development, and human rights globally.
The date marking when clocks go back one hour in the UK and daylight saving time ends, returning the country to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
A campaign to celebrate community gardening and improvement, particularly focused on floral displays and lighting in public spaces.
A day to raise visibility and awareness about intersex people, human rights issues, and challenges faced by the community.
An informal day encouraging people to scream to release tension or frustration.
A day encouraging people to track down lost or forgotten pension pots to secure their financial future.
A global observance to raise awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke, promoting prevention and treatment.
A day encouraging people to connect and network digitally to share ideas and build professional relationships.
An annual celebration observed in many countries on the eve of All Saints' Day, marked by costumes and trick-or-treating.
A night before Halloween (or sometimes Bonfire Night) where minor acts of vandalism and pranks are carried out.
A campaign to encourage parents to check their children’s hair for head lice, promoting detection and effective treatment.
A month dedicated to promoting agile ways of working and business flexibility across enterprises globally.
An annual event involving the growing of moustaches during November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male suicide.
A day to celebrate the importance of books and writers in our lives.
A month dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes prevention, management, and research.
A month dedicated to raising the visibility of transgender people and addressing the issues they face.
A month dedicated to promoting the vegan lifestyle and raising awareness of animal welfare, environmentalism, and health benefits, starting with World Vegan Day.
An annual event celebrating the benefits of veganism for animals, the environment, and human health, marking the start of World Vegan Month.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of stress management, mental well-being, and promoting better coping strategies.
A campaign to celebrate the essential work of charity trustees and encourage new people to volunteer for the role.
An informal day celebrating the sandwich, commemorating the birthday of the alleged inventor, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.
A day dedicated to improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families, with businesses committing to long-term changes.
A day raising awareness of stress management and promoting psychological well-being.