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 day commemorating the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
A day celebrating the working donkey and mule, raising awareness of their importance and welfare needs.
An informal day recognizing the phenomenon of missing socks.
Observed on the second Saturday of May, this day promotes the global Fair Trade movement and ethical consumption.
A dedicated week within Coeliac UK Awareness Month to encourage more people to get tested for coeliac disease.
A campaign to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death, and bereavement, aiming to improve end-of-life care.
A week dedicated to educating the public about food allergies, anaphylaxis, and the importance of supporting affected individuals.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of occupational burnout as a recognised medical condition and promoting strategies for prevention and recovery.
An informal day encouraging people to take a break from healthy eating and enjoy their favourite foods without guilt.
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and inspire action to promote good mental health for everyone.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), promoting understanding of the condition and the need for research.
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and inspire action to promote good mental health for everyone.
A celebration of the county of Somerset in England, promoting its history, culture, and produce.
A campaign to encourage women to prioritize their health and make positive lifestyle changes.
A day celebrating the five-line humorous poem, commemorating the birthday of Edward Lear.
A day celebrating the art of topiary and its place in gardening and landscape design.
A day dedicated to celebrating the contribution of staff networks, such as diversity groups, in the workplace.
An informal day celebrating the art of cocktail making, commemorating the first definition of a cocktail in 1806.
A day dedicated to promoting the powerful benefits of writing (such as journaling, poetry, or memoir) for improving mental and emotional health.
An observance held on the third Friday in May to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation and promote action to protect endangered species.
A United Nations observance to raise awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families worldwide.
A day to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and promote support and research for affected individuals.
A month-long campaign to raise awareness and dispel myths about Tourette Syndrome.
A global observance dedicated to raising awareness of violence and discrimination directed toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, promoting respect and rights.
A day focusing on creating inclusive and safe workplace environments, free from physical and psychological harm, bullying, and discrimination.