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 encouraging people to simplify their lives, commemorating the birthday of philosopher Henry David Thoreau.
A global observance dedicated to raising awareness of the non-binary community, celebrating their existence and challenging gender norms.
A UN observance to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
A month celebrating the cultures, histories, and communities of South Asia and the diaspora.
A day recognizing the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other efforts to bring justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
An informal observance celebrating the emoji, highlighting its role in digital communication.
A UN observance marking Nelson Mandela's birthday, encouraging people to spend 67 minutes giving back to their communities to honour his legacy.
A UN observance marking Nelson Mandela's birthday, encouraging people to spend 67 minutes giving back to their communities to honour his legacy.
A major fundraising festival celebrating the life of Caroline Flack and raising awareness and money for mental health charities.
An annual celebration of the UK’s parks and green spaces, encouraging people to appreciate and use their local parks.
A two-week campaign by The Wildlife Trusts celebrating the UK's marine life and encouraging people to protect coastal and ocean environments.
A day to raise public awareness and understanding of schizophrenia and promote support for those affected.
A day to celebrate the unique heritage, wildlife, and benefits of peatlands and bogs, raising awareness of their role in climate change and biodiversity.
One of the WHO’s official global public health days, aiming to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, which causes liver inflammation, disease, and cancer.
A day dedicated to increasing awareness about the need to protect natural resources and promote sustainable practices.
A UN observance promoting friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals as a way to inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
A UN observance to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.
A month dedicated to supporting road crash victims, raising awareness of the scale of road death and injury, and promoting road safety.
A month dedicated to self-care, stress management, and promoting well-being in all aspects of life.
A global campaign to raise awareness and support for breastfeeding, promoting the benefits for mothers and babies.
A week dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation for assistance dogs and the work they do for individuals with disabilities.
A day to commemorate the Romani victims of the Holocaust (Porajmos) and raise awareness of anti-Gypsyism.
The national day for play in the UK, celebrating children's right to play and highlighting the importance of play for their development.
A national event encouraging people across the UK to cycle to work for at least one day to promote fitness and sustainable transport.
A day dedicated to promoting opportunities for young people in education, training, and employment.