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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Mon
14
September 2026
Sexual Health Week 2026
Events
September 14, 2026 1:00 AM

A week dedicated to raising awareness of sexual health issues, promoting healthy relationships, and encouraging testing.

Mon
14
September 2026
UK Savings Week 2026
Events
September 14, 2026 1:00 AM

A week dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of saving money and improving financial literacy.

Mon
14
September 2026
World Childless Week 2026
Events
September 14, 2026 1:00 AM

A week dedicated to raising awareness of childlessness and offering support and validation for those who are childless not by choice.

Wed
16
September 2026
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2026
Events
September 16, 2026 1:00 AM

A UN observance marking the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol, promoting action to protect the ozone layer.

Wed
16
September 2026
National Pensions Awareness Day 2026
Events
September 16, 2026 1:00 AM

A day dedicated to encouraging people to engage with their pension savings and plan for retirement.

Fri
18
September 2026
Great British Beach Clean 2026
Events
September 18, 2026 1:00 AM

A campaign by the Marine Conservation Society to clean beaches across the UK and collect data on marine litter to inform policy.

Fri
18
September 2026
International Equal Pay Day 2026
Events
September 18, 2026 1:00 AM

A UN observance dedicated to highlighting the gender pay gap and raising awareness of the need for equal pay for work of equal value.

Fri
18
September 2026
World Afro Day 2026
Events
September 18, 2026 1:00 AM

A global celebration of Afro hair, culture, and identity, promoting acceptance and self-love.

Sat
19
September 2026
International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2026
Events
September 19, 2026 1:00 AM

An informal parodic holiday encouraging people to talk like a pirate for the entire day.

Sat
19
September 2026
Seed Gathering Season 2026
Events
September 19, 2026 1:00 AM

A campaign encouraging the public to collect tree seeds to grow new trees, promoting conservation and forestry.

Sat
19
September 2026
World Clean Up Day 2026
Events
September 19, 2026 1:00 AM

A global social action programme aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, encouraging community clean-up events.

Sun
20
September 2026
FSC Forest Week 2026
Events
September 20, 2026 1:00 AM

An annual week encouraging people to learn about the importance of responsible forest management and choose products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Sun
20
September 2026
Yom Kippur 2026
Events
September 20, 2026 1:00 AM

The holiest day of the year in Judaism (Day of Atonement), observed by fasting, intensive prayer, and seeking forgiveness.

Mon
21
September 2026
Global Inclusion Week 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A week focused on promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging across all sectors globally.

Mon
21
September 2026
International Day of Peace 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A UN observance dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples, observing a 24-hour period of non-violence and cease-fire.

Mon
21
September 2026
International Week of the Deaf 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A week promoting Deaf culture and human rights, culminating in the International Day of Sign Languages.

Mon
21
September 2026
International Week of Happiness at Work 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A week dedicated to putting happiness at the top of the agenda in the workplace, celebrating employee well-being and positive culture.

Mon
21
September 2026
National Eye Health Week 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A UK campaign to promote the importance of eye health and the need for regular eye tests.

Mon
21
September 2026
Recycle Week 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A national campaign encouraging the public to recycle more and highlighting the importance of correct recycling practices.

Mon
21
September 2026
World Alzheimer's Day 2026
Events
September 21, 2026 1:00 AM

A day to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, focusing on stigma and the need for support.

Tue
22
September 2026
World Car Free Day 2026
Events
September 22, 2026 1:00 AM

A global event encouraging people to give up their cars for a day, highlighting the benefits of walking, cycling, and public transport.

Wed
23
September 2026
Autumnal Equinox
Events
September 23, 2026 1:00 AM

The date marking the start of autumn, when the centre of the sun passes directly over the Equator and day and night are of nearly equal length.

Wed
23
September 2026
Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2026
Events
September 23, 2026 1:00 AM

An awareness day celebrating the bisexual community, recognizing and celebrating bisexual people, their history, and culture.

Wed
23
September 2026
International Day of Sign Languages 2026
Events
September 23, 2026 1:00 AM

A UN observance to raise awareness of sign languages and strengthen the status of sign languages for the deaf community globally.

Wed
23
September 2026
National Fitness Day 2026
Events
September 23, 2026 1:00 AM

A UK campaign encouraging people to celebrate the fun of fitness and promote physical activity.