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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Thu
19
November 2026
International Men's Day 2026
Events
November 19, 2026 12:00 AM

International Men's Day is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.

Thu
19
November 2026
World Toilet Day 2026
Events
November 19, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (water and sanitation for all).

Fri
20
November 2026
Diwali 2026
Events
November 20, 2026 12:00 AM

The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated over five days, symbolizing the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Fri
20
November 2026
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2026
Events
November 20, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Fri
20
November 2026
World Children’s Day 2026
Events
November 20, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

Sat
21
November 2026
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2026
Events
November 21, 2026 12:00 AM

An observance on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to provide a day of healing and support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Sat
21
November 2026
World Television Day 2026
Events
November 21, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance recognizing television as a powerful tool for cultural diversity and education.

Wed
25
November 2026
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2026
Events
November 25, 2026 12:00 AM

An international campaign focused on eliminating violence against women and girls, linking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Human Rights Day.

Wed
25
November 2026
White Ribbon Day: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2026
Events
November 25, 2026 12:00 AM

A Canadian national observance to remember women who have been murdered and to promote action to end violence against women.

Thu
26
November 2026
Carers Rights Day 2026
Events
November 26, 2026 12:00 AM

A day to help unpaid carers know their rights and find the support they are entitled to through events and campaigns across the UK.

Fri
27
November 2026
National Day of Listening 2026
Events
November 27, 2026 12:00 AM

An observance encouraging families and communities to record and share stories, promoting the value of oral history.

Sat
28
November 2026
National Tree Week 2026
Events
November 28, 2026 12:00 AM

The UK's largest tree planting campaign, encouraging people to celebrate and plant trees.

Mon
30
November 2026
St Andrew's Day 2026
Events
November 30, 2026 12:00 AM

The national day of Scotland, celebrating the country's patron saint, Saint Andrew.

Tue
1
December 2026
Decembeard 2026
Events
December 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A fundraising campaign encouraging men to grow beards throughout December to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.

Tue
1
December 2026
Giving Tuesday 2026
Events
December 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world, encouraging giving back after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tue
1
December 2026
Islamophobia Awareness Month
Events
December 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to raise awareness of Islamophobia, challenge stereotypes, and promote positive dialogue between Muslim and non-Muslim communities.

Tue
1
December 2026
World Aids Day 2026
Events
December 1, 2026 12:00 AM

An international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease.

Wed
2
December 2026
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026
Events
December 2, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN day focusing on contemporary forms of slavery, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and the worst forms of child labour, working towards their global eradication.

Wed
2
December 2026
National Grief Awareness Week 2026
Events
December 2, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to open conversations about grief and bereavement, and ensure those who are grieving have access to support.

Thu
3
December 2026
British Curry Day 2026
Events
December 3, 2026 12:00 AM

A day dedicated to celebrating the massive contribution of the curry industry to British culture and raising money to support those in the hospitality sector.

Thu
3
December 2026
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026
Events
December 3, 2026 12:00 AM

International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

Fri
4
December 2026
National Reading Day 2026
Events
December 4, 2026 12:00 AM

A day promoting the importance of reading for literacy and education.

Fri
4
December 2026
Wildlife Conservation Day 2026
Events
December 4, 2026 12:00 AM

A day dedicated to raising awareness of wildlife crime and promoting efforts to conserve endangered species and habitats.

Sat
5
December 2026
Hannukah 2026
Events
December 5, 2026 12:00 AM

The Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Sat
5
December 2026
International Volunteer Day 2026
Events
December 5, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance to celebrate the efforts of volunteers and organizations, and to promote volunteering at local, national, and international levels.