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 dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of the rich sporting heritage of the UK.
A month dedicated to educating the public about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and promoting understanding and support for those affected.
An annual observance that celebrates the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people in the UK and globally, promoting understanding of Black history.
An annual international health campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer, promoting early detection, and raising funds for research.
A month dedicated to raising positive awareness of dwarfism and promoting the acceptance and inclusion of people with dwarfism.
A month dedicated to raising awareness of dyslexia as a neurodiversity, celebrating the strengths it brings, and promoting appropriate support.
A fundraising campaign where participants go alcohol-free for the month of October to raise money for charity, such as Macmillan Cancer Support.
A United Nations designated day to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse, and to appreciate the contributions older people make to society.
A campaign to encourage children, families, and teachers to walk to school, promoting health, environment, and road safety.
A month dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and promoting safe online practices for all.
A campaign to raise awareness of high cholesterol as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and promote screening and management.
A 28-day public health campaign encouraging smokers to quit smoking during the month of October.
The start of Vegetarian Awareness Month, celebrating the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism and raising awareness of its benefits.
The start of Vegetarian Awareness Month, celebrating the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism and raising awareness of its benefits.
An informal observance dedicated to spreading kindness and encouraging people to smile, observed on the first Friday in October.
A week celebrating modern work practices and encouraging employers to create flexible and supportive work environments.
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare, celebrating all forms of animal life.
A UN observance dedicated to celebrating science and technology and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.
A specific week within Dyslexia Awareness Month, focusing on a particular theme related to dyslexia and neurodiversity.
A week dedicated to celebrating Braille and promoting literacy for blind and visually impaired people.
A campaign to raise awareness of malnutrition and dehydration, promoting screening, treatment, and support.
A UN observance (first Monday of October) to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right of all to adequate shelter, promoting sustainable urban development.
A day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, reflect on the crucial role they play in development, and consider how to better support them globally.
A day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, reflect on the crucial role they play in development, and consider how to better support them globally.
A day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of cerebral palsy, promoting a global movement to ensure people with CP have the same rights, access, and opportunities as anyone else.