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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Sun
18
October 2026
Anti-Slavery Day 2026
Events
October 18, 2026 1:00 AM

A day in the UK to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and encourage government, law enforcement, and businesses to take action.

Sun
18
October 2026
World Menopause Day 2026
Events
October 18, 2026 1:00 AM

An annual event to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well-being.

Wed
21
October 2026
International Pronoun Day 2026
Events
October 21, 2026 1:00 AM

An annual observance seeking to make respecting and sharing personal pronouns commonplace.

Thu
22
October 2026
International Stammering Awareness Day 2026
Events
October 22, 2026 1:00 AM

A day dedicated to raising public awareness of stuttering/stammering and advocating for equal rights and opportunities for people who stammer.

Thu
22
October 2026
World Values Day 2026
Events
October 22, 2026 1:00 AM

A global day encouraging people to think about their deepest values and use them to make a positive difference in the world.

Fri
23
October 2026
Wear It Pink 2026
Events
October 23, 2026 1:00 AM

A major fundraising event for Breast Cancer Now, encouraging people to wear pink and raise money for breast cancer research and support.

Sat
24
October 2026
United Nations Day 2026
Events
October 24, 2026 1:00 AM

Marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, celebrating the organization's work in promoting peace, development, and human rights globally.

Sun
25
October 2026
British Summer Time Ends 2026
Events
October 25, 2026 1:00 AM

The date marking when clocks go back one hour in the UK and daylight saving time ends, returning the country to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Mon
26
October 2026
Illumination Street Week 2026
Events
October 26, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to celebrate community gardening and improvement, particularly focused on floral displays and lighting in public spaces.

Mon
26
October 2026
Intersex Awareness Day 2026
Events
October 26, 2026 12:00 AM

A day to raise visibility and awareness about intersex people, human rights issues, and challenges faced by the community.

Tue
27
October 2026
Scream Day 2026
Events
October 27, 2026 12:00 AM

An informal day encouraging people to scream to release tension or frustration.

Thu
29
October 2026
National Pension Tracing Day 2026
Events
October 29, 2026 12:00 AM

A day encouraging people to track down lost or forgotten pension pots to secure their financial future.

Thu
29
October 2026
World Stroke Day 2026
Events
October 29, 2026 12:00 AM

A global observance to raise awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke, promoting prevention and treatment.

Fri
30
October 2026
World Online Networking Day 2026
Events
October 30, 2026 12:00 AM

A day encouraging people to connect and network digitally to share ideas and build professional relationships.

Sat
31
October 2026
Halloween 2026
Events
October 31, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual celebration observed in many countries on the eve of All Saints' Day, marked by costumes and trick-or-treating.

Sat
31
October 2026
Mischief Night 2026
Events
October 31, 2026 12:00 AM

A night before Halloween (or sometimes Bonfire Night) where minor acts of vandalism and pranks are carried out.

Sat
31
October 2026
National Bug Busting Day
Events
October 31, 2026 12:00 AM

A campaign to encourage parents to check their children’s hair for head lice, promoting detection and effective treatment.

Sun
1
November 2026
Global Enterprise Agility Month 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to promoting agile ways of working and business flexibility across enterprises globally.

Sun
1
November 2026
Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual event involving the growing of moustaches during November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male suicide.

Sun
1
November 2026
National Authors Day 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A day to celebrate the importance of books and writers in our lives.

Sun
1
November 2026
National Diabetes Month 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes prevention, management, and research.

Sun
1
November 2026
Transgender Awareness Month 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to raising the visibility of transgender people and addressing the issues they face.

Sun
1
November 2026
World Vegan Month
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

A month dedicated to promoting the vegan lifestyle and raising awareness of animal welfare, environmentalism, and health benefits, starting with World Vegan Day.

Sun
1
November 2026
World Vegan Day 2026
Events
November 1, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual event celebrating the benefits of veganism for animals, the environment, and human health, marking the start of World Vegan Month.

Mon
2
November 2026
International Stress Awareness Week
Events
November 2, 2026 12:00 AM

A week dedicated to raising awareness of stress management, mental well-being, and promoting better coping strategies.