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 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.
An annual celebration to raise awareness about cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
An unofficial holiday encouraging people to put aside all their chores and responsibilities and curl up with a good book.
A UN observance to raise awareness of the needs of indigenous people, recognizing their rich cultures, unique identities, and valuable contributions to global issues.
An annual celebration of the allotment community and the benefits that growing your own food can bring.
A UN observance dedicated to celebrating young people's voices, actions, and initiatives, and promoting their meaningful participation in global efforts.
An informal day dedicated to celebrating perseverance, resilience, and encouraging people not to give up on their goals.
A global day dedicated to recognizing aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to mobilize people to advocate for humanitarian action.
A UN observance to condemn violence against individuals on the basis of their religion or belief, promoting tolerance and respect.
A UN observance to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and promote the protection and fulfillment of their human rights.
A UNESCO-driven day to remember the tragedy of the slave trade and to reflect on its historical causes, methods, and consequences.
A day to celebrate all breeds of dogs and raise awareness of the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year.
A day dedicated to raising awareness about grief and loss, encouraging open dialogue and highlighting the need for bereavement support.
The world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those lost, and reduce the stigma of drug-related death.
A public holiday across England and Wales, providing a long weekend and marking the last major holiday before the Christmas season begins.
A month dedicated to raising public awareness of blood cancer (including leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma) and the signs and symptoms.