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 UN observance to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems of racism, calling on people to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerance.
A UN observance to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees, and to celebrate the ways in which they sustain and protect us.
A global awareness day officially observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about Down syndrome and promote the inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
A UNESCO-declared day to promote the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry, and to celebrate one of humanity's most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression.
A campaign to raise awareness of the help and free debt advice available to those struggling with financial problems.
The 'Festival of Breaking the Fast', marking the end of Ramadan. (Note: Dates are estimates based on expected moon sighting).
A week dedicated to promoting the value of work experience placements for young people and businesses.
A UN observance focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
A week celebrating the hard work of the grounds management sector and improving the professional status of the industry.
A day to remember those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic and to support those who are grieving.
A campaign to raise awareness of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and promote preventative measures.
A campaign to raise awareness of the importance of saving water and encouraging individuals and businesses to adopt water-efficient habits.
An observance marking the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlighting the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of society.
A day designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
A global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy and dispelling common myths and fears about the condition.
A day promoting the benefits of skipping for fitness and fun, particularly for children.
A fun annual fundraising event for Brain Tumour Research, encouraging people to wear a hat and donate.
An international day celebrating the value and importance of theatre arts, initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI).
A worldwide movement organized by the WWF, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour to show support for the planet.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of bipolar disorder, observed on the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed with the condition.
A celebration of transgender people and their contributions to society, while raising awareness of the discrimination they face.
A month-long initiative encouraging people to improve their physical and mental well-being by incorporating activity into their daily routines.
A month dedicated to recognizing the autistic community, moving beyond 'awareness' to promote acceptance and appreciation of autistic people.
A national campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer, the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, and encourage early diagnosis.
An observance in the US and globally to recognize and celebrate the diversity of all cultures and backgrounds throughout April.