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 global observance on the second Monday of February to promote awareness of epilepsy and advocate for improved treatment, care, and legislation.
A celebration of the positive impact students make through volunteering and encouraging more students to get involved.
Children's Mental Health Week is an annual event run by Place2Be to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people's mental health. The 2026 theme is 'This is My Place'.
A UK-wide week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals and the economy.
An informal day celebrating the popularity of pizza.
A global observance promoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people.
An informal day raising awareness of dental health and encouraging people to visit their dentist.
A day raising awareness of the importance of school governors in ensuring effective school leadership and management.
An informal day to choose and use a fun or different name for one day.
A global initiative encouraging people to give a book to a child to promote literacy and reading.
A celebration of love and romance, traditionally observed by exchanging cards, flowers, and gifts.
A week focused on mental and emotional resilience, encouraging dialogue and providing resources for improving psychological health.
The first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, marked by celebrations, family gatherings, and traditional customs.
An informal day celebrating the almond, highlighting its versatility and health benefits.
Also known as Shrove Tuesday, the traditional feast day before the start of Lent.
Random Act of Kindness Day is about spreading kindness and the belief that all people can connect through small, selfless acts.
The holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. (Note: Dates are estimates based on expected moon sighting).
A day honouring the birthday of Hans Asperger, recognizing the contributions of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.
A global celebration of children and young people with care experience, raising awareness of their lives, strength, and achievements.
An informal day encouraging pet owners to show extra love and appreciation for their animal companions.
A celebration of real bread (made without additives), encouraging people to buy from local bakers or bake their own.
A United Nations observance to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equity, and access to social well-being and justice for all.
An observance following Valentine's Day to celebrate and educate about the aromantic spectrum, which includes people who experience little or no romantic attraction.
A campaign by the World Cancer Research Fund promoting awareness of the link between diet, weight, physical activity, and cancer risk.
A week of events across Scotland to raise awareness of cyber resilience and digital security for individuals, businesses, and the public sector.