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 month dedicated to raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition, and promoting support for those affected.
An entire month dedicated to raising public awareness about the causes and cures for modern stress, offering advice on coping mechanisms and mental well-being practices.
An annual event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) to inspire a love of reading and call attention to children's books.
Designated by the United Nations, this day encourages Member States to take measures to raise awareness about people with autism and celebrate the neurotype.
A dedicated week focused on raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism, advocating for the inclusion of autistic people in society.
A Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
An annual event held in cities around the world where people gather to engage in large-scale pillow fights in public spaces.
An informal day encouraging employees to walk part or all of their journey to work, promoting physical activity and environmental awareness.
An annual celebration to raise awareness about the effects of light pollution and promote the conservation of dark night skies.
An informal day celebrating the carrot and promoting its health benefits.
The Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
A public holiday in the UK, observed the day after Easter Sunday.
An international day celebrating the asexual community and raising awareness of the asexual spectrum.
A celebration of Scottish heritage, especially in diaspora communities.
A celebration of the national drink of the UK and the brewing industry.
A day encouraging people to choose training and professional development to improve their careers and skills.
A global health awareness day celebrated annually to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), focusing each year on a specific health theme of worldwide importance.
A day celebrating Romani culture and raising awareness of the issues facing Romani people worldwide, often commemorating the first World Romani Congress.
A day to raise awareness about the essential role of helplines in providing support, guidance, and a listening ear to people in need.
A day celebrating the relationship between brothers and sisters.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of homeopathy and its use as a complementary medicine.
An international event held to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition, and to promote better understanding and support for those affected.
A celebration of the thousands of community and school gardens across the UK, highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of getting together to garden.
An annual week encouraging people to visit gardens and promote the health benefits of gardening.
A day promoting micro-volunteering—small, task-based actions that require little time and no long-term commitment.