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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Fri
18
December 2026
International Migrants Day 2026
Events
December 18, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide, promoting respect and protection of their fundamental freedoms.

Sun
20
December 2026
International Human Solidarity Day 2026
Events
December 20, 2026 12:00 AM

A UN observance to celebrate the unity of people in diversity and encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication and the promotion of human and social development.

Mon
21
December 2026
Winter Solstice 2026
Events
December 21, 2026 12:00 AM

The day marking the shortest period of daylight and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Mon
21
December 2026
Winter Solstice
Events
December 21, 2026 12:00 AM

The day marking the shortest period of daylight and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Fri
25
December 2026
Christmas Day 2026
Events
December 25, 2026 12:00 AM

A major public holiday in the UK and worldwide, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, marked by family gatherings, feasts, and gift-giving.

Sat
26
December 2026
Boxing Day 2026
Events
December 26, 2026 12:00 AM

A public holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, traditionally a day for giving gifts to people in need, staff, or those providing services.

Sat
26
December 2026
Kwanzaa 2026
Events
December 26, 2026 12:00 AM

An annual seven-day celebration observed by African communities around the world, honouring African heritage and culture.

Thu
31
December 2026
New Year’s Eve 2026
Events
December 31, 2026 12:00 AM

The final day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, often involving fireworks and parties, leading up to the new year.