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 day dedicated to raising awareness of digestive diseases and promoting good digestive health.
An international day to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) and bring the global MS community together to share stories and campaign for change.
An annual initiative by the WHO to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke, and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
A month dedicated to celebrating the cultures and contributions of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities, challenging prejudice and promoting inclusion.
A campaign encouraging people to plant and maintain flowers during June to support wildlife and enhance green spaces.
A month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities globally, commemorating the Stonewall Riots, and promoting visibility, dignity, and equal rights.
A month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities globally, commemorating the Stonewall Riots, and promoting visibility, dignity, and equal rights.
An annual celebration in the UK to recognise the incredible contributions of volunteers to charities, communities, and society.
A day dedicated to educating the public about the threats to the world's coral reefs and promoting conservation efforts.
A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of dyscalculia, a specific learning difficulty in mathematics.
An informal day encouraging cat owners to show extra appreciation for their feline friends.
A UN observance to acknowledge the pain suffered by child victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse, affirming the UN's commitment to protecting children's rights.
The United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment, focusing on a global theme each year.
An observance commemorating the Normandy landings of 1944, marking the beginning of the end of World War II.
A celebration of life for those who have survived cancer, and an inspiration for those recently diagnosed.
A day to raise awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome and the associated challenges.
An annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.
A week focused on encouraging the public to take steps to help wildlife in their gardens, promoting biodiversity and conservation.
An annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.
A global day to celebrate the ocean, raise awareness of its vital role for life on Earth, and inspire action to protect the marine environment and sustainably manage its resources.
A day celebrating the vital strategic role of School Business Leaders (SBLs) in managing school operations.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of social mobility issues and promoting opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
An entirely non-profit day dedicated to living well, encouraging individuals to ask the question, "How can I live a healthier and better life?"
An entirely non-profit day dedicated to living well, encouraging individuals to ask the question, "How can I live a healthier and better life?"
A national celebration of action on climate and nature, encouraging people to participate in events that highlight environmental issues.