What’s On? Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events
A day celebrating books and reading, usually marked by schools and children dressing up as their favourite characters. (Using the UK date).
A ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) across the UK, encouraging people of all ages to get involved with scientific activities.
An informal day celebrating the breakfast cereal.
An annual event run by the British Acupuncture Council to raise awareness about the benefits of traditional acupuncture for various health conditions.
A week dedicated to celebrating and fostering great leadership across all sectors and promoting professional development in leadership skills.
A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also advocating for gender equality.
A week celebrating the skills and contributions of the butchery industry and promoting high-quality meat products.
A campaign to celebrate new build homes, showcasing their quality, design, and energy efficiency.
A week dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of Trans+ history, culture, and lives, challenging transphobia and promoting acceptance.
A global initiative to raise awareness of glaucoma, an eye disease that can lead to irreversible blindness, and promote early detection.
A national competition for schools encouraging pupils and staff to walk, use a scooter, or cycle to school to promote sustainable and active travel.
A global event promoting nutritious and healthy food for all children in schools and celebrating the benefits of school meals.
A UK campaign encouraging smokers to quit smoking, offering support and resources.
A global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease.
A major UK fundraising event where people wear red noses and host events to raise money for Comic Relief, which helps people in the UK and internationally.
An annual event organized by the World Sleep Society to raise awareness of sleep disorders and promote the importance of good sleep.
A day to celebrate venues and businesses that have good accessibility, encouraging disabled people and their families to try something new.
A global event dedicated to raising voices in unity against destructive water development projects and promoting healthy rivers.
An annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), celebrated on March 14 (3/14).
A day celebrating mothers and the mother church in the UK and Ireland, falling on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
An international campaign to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, aiming to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported.
A global initiative to promote awareness of the importance of good nutrition and hydration in health and social care.
A celebration of British Sign Language (BSL) and the culture and community of deaf people who use it.
A week dedicated to celebrating and fostering intercultural understanding and community harmony through education and dialogue.
A campaign to raise awareness of the health risks associated with high salt intake and encourage the food industry to reduce salt in products.