Events & Awareness Days
What’s On: Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events to engage with and celebrate what matters, all year round.
An ILO observance to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally, raising awareness to create a culture of safety and health.
A global celebration of dance, promoting the art form's universal appeal and commemorating the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre.
An entire month dedicated to raising awareness of coeliac disease, promoting diagnosis, and advocating for support for those living gluten-free.
A month dedicated to promoting the positive aspects of deafness, raising awareness of the D/deaf community, and advocating for inclusive communication.
A month promoting diversity and inclusion in workplaces and societies throughout the European Union.
Also known as May Day, a commemoration of the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement.
A campaign by the Stroke Association to raise awareness of stroke, its prevention, and the support available for survivors.
A month dedicated to increasing awareness of local history and promoting activities that explore community heritage.
A month dedicated to raising awareness of air quality issues and encouraging action to reduce pollution and protect public health.
A month dedicated to celebrating storytelling and promoting a love of reading and narratives.
A campaign encouraging everyone to walk more, highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of walking.
A month encouraging people to avoid shaving or waxing to raise money and awareness for ovarian and other women's cancers.
An annual week to raise awareness of the benefits of composting at home and locally, promoting organic waste diversion from landfill.
A global initiative to promote composting and its benefits for soil health and waste reduction.
A worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ parents and their children, promoting legal and social equality for all families.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues during and after pregnancy and advocating for better support for affected families.
An annual event celebrated on the first Sunday of May worldwide, promoting world peace and the benefits of laughter.
A week of action to celebrate Black excellence, address inequalities, and promote Black inclusion in society and the workplace.
A national campaign in the UK to promote the positive aspects of deafness, encourage social inclusion, and raise awareness of the challenges faced by the D/deaf community.
A public holiday in the UK, typically observed on the first Monday of May.
A day to recognize and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
A week dedicated to providing parents with advice and support on weaning their babies onto solid foods.
A day encouraging people to use social media platforms to raise money and awareness for their favourite charities.
A WHO-backed day to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care and increase awareness and action.
A 10-day celebration encouraging the public to visit, appreciate, and support public gardens, conservatories, and arboreta.