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.
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.
A day commemorating the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
A day celebrating the working donkey and mule, raising awareness of their importance and welfare needs.
An informal day recognizing the phenomenon of missing socks.
Observed on the second Saturday of May, this day promotes the global Fair Trade movement and ethical consumption.
A dedicated week within Coeliac UK Awareness Month to encourage more people to get tested for coeliac disease.
A campaign to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death, and bereavement, aiming to improve end-of-life care.
A week dedicated to educating the public about food allergies, anaphylaxis, and the importance of supporting affected individuals.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of occupational burnout as a recognised medical condition and promoting strategies for prevention and recovery.
An informal day encouraging people to take a break from healthy eating and enjoy their favourite foods without guilt.
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and inspire action to promote good mental health for everyone.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), promoting understanding of the condition and the need for research.
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and inspire action to promote good mental health for everyone.
A celebration of the county of Somerset in England, promoting its history, culture, and produce.
A campaign to encourage women to prioritize their health and make positive lifestyle changes.
A day celebrating the five-line humorous poem, commemorating the birthday of Edward Lear.