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.

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Sat
28
February 2026
Rare Disease Day
Events
February 28, 2026 12:00 AM

A global observance dedicated to raising awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.

Sun
1
March 2026
100 Miles In March For Mind 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

100 Miles In March For Mind is a charitable event where participants raise money for Mind, a mental health charity, by walking, jogging, or running 100 miles in March.

Sun
1
March 2026
B Corp Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A global celebration of Certified B Corporations, recognizing businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Sun
1
March 2026
Bisexual Health Awareness Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to raising awareness of the physical and mental health disparities faced by the bisexual community.

Sun
1
March 2026
British Pie Week 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual celebration of the great British pie, encouraging bakeries and the public to enjoy and share their favourite savoury and sweet pies.

Sun
1
March 2026
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to increase understanding of traumatic and acquired brain injury, reduce stigma, and promote the need for support for survivors and their families.

Sun
1
March 2026
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to promoting awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life.

Sun
1
March 2026
Disability Day of Mourning 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A day organized by the disability community to mourn disabled victims of filicide (murder by a family member or caregiver).

Sun
1
March 2026
Endometriosis Awareness Week 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to raise awareness about endometriosis, a debilitating condition affecting women, promoting diagnosis and support.

Sun
1
March 2026
National Bed Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep and investing in a quality bed.

Sun
1
March 2026
National Nutrition Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of good nutrition and making informed food choices.

Sun
1
March 2026
National Pie Week
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A week celebrating the great British pie, encouraging bakeries and the public to enjoy and share their favourite savoury and sweet pies.

Sun
1
March 2026
National Save Your Vision Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to raising awareness of eye health and encouraging people to have regular eye exams.

Sun
1
March 2026
Self Injury/Harm Awareness Day 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A day to destigmatize self-harm, promote understanding, and encourage people who self-harm to seek help.

Sun
1
March 2026
St David’s Day 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

The national day of Wales, celebrating the country's patron saint, Saint David.

Sun
1
March 2026
Walk All Over Cancer 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A Cancer Research UK fundraiser encouraging participants to walk 10,000 steps every day in March to raise money for research.

Sun
1
March 2026
Woman's History Month 2026
Events
March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women to history, culture, and society.

Mon
2
March 2026
National Careers Week 2026
Events
March 2, 2026 12:00 AM

A week-long UK celebration of career guidance, encouraging students and employees to explore opportunities and plan for their future professional development.

Mon
2
March 2026
The Children's Trust Pyjama Week 2026
Events
March 2, 2026 12:00 AM

A fun fundraising event for schools and nurseries where children wear pyjamas to raise money for The Children's Trust, a charity for children with brain injury.

Tue
3
March 2026
World Hearing Day 2026
Events
March 3, 2026 12:00 AM

A WHO day to raise awareness about how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.

Wed
4
March 2026
International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) 2026
Events
March 4, 2026 12:00 AM

A global day to promote understanding of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and encourage vaccination and screening to prevent related cancers.

Wed
4
March 2026
Omnisexual Visibility Day 2026
Events
March 4, 2026 12:00 AM

A day to celebrate and raise awareness of the omnisexual community, defined as attraction to people of all genders.

Wed
4
March 2026
University Mental Health Day 2026
Events
March 4, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign bringing together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and promoting support services.

Thu
5
March 2026
Crufts 2026
Events
March 5, 2026 12:00 AM

The largest international dog show in the world, celebrating the relationship between dogs and humans and crowning the 'Best in Show'.

Thu
5
March 2026
National Doodle Day 2026
Events
March 5, 2026 12:00 AM

A fundraising event where celebrities and public figures donate doodles to be auctioned to raise money for epilepsy research.