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 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.
An annual commemoration in the UK to celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot, marked by bonfires and fireworks displays.
A week in the UK encouraging positive engagement between different faith and belief communities and increasing awareness of the contribution of faith communities to society.
A national observance on the second Sunday in November, marking the primary commemoration of the war dead with ceremonies and poppy wreaths.
A day dedicated to celebrating adoption and raising awareness of the need for adoptive families.
A national campaign to promote the best start for babies and their families, focusing on early years health and services.
A campaign encouraging everyone to open up conversations about money to improve financial well-being.