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 week-long celebration of cycling by Cycling UK, encouraging people to ditch their cars and enjoy riding their bikes for fun, travel, or fitness.
An informal day celebrating the enjoyment of wine.
A public holiday in the UK, observed on the last Monday of May.
The 'Festival of Sacrifice', one of the two major Islamic holidays, commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, and marked by prayers, feasting, and charity.
A day dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for women's sexual and reproductive health and rights, promoting women's autonomy and well-being.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of global hunger and poverty, promoting sustainable solutions to end them.
A UN observance to honour the professionalism, dedication, and courage of all men and women serving in peacekeeping operations and to commemorate those who have lost their lives.
An informal day celebrating the biscuit, encouraging people to enjoy their favourite variety.
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.