Jazz Appreciation Month 2026
Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrated each April, is a vibrant tribute to one of the most influential and enduring genres in music history. Established to recognize and honor the rich history,...
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National Pet Month 2026
Celebrating the bond between humans and animals, National Pet Month highlights the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership across the globe. This month-long event promotes the benefits pets bring to...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2026
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, held every April, is a crucial health campaign dedicated to raising awareness about bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer. The month-long initiative aims to increase...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026
The journey to understand and support Parkinson’s disease takes center stage in Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This event underscores the importance of awareness, research, and support for those affected by this...
Move More Month 2026
Every April, the American Heart Association promote Move More Month. Its aim is to encourage all Americans to take part in more physical activity and to endeavour to do so...
Active for April 2026
Active for April is a vibrant health initiative encouraging individuals of all ages to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines throughout the month of April. As the weather...
International Cesarean Awareness Month 2026
International Cesarean Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about cesarean sections (C-sections) and promoting the importance of informed decision-making regarding birth options. This month-long observance focuses on educating parents,...
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month 2026
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, observed every April, highlights the importance of these two fundamental disciplines in understanding and shaping our world. Mathematics and statistics are integral to countless areas...
Stress Awareness Month 2026
Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, is a crucial initiative aimed at raising public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. In our increasingly fast-paced world,...
National Brunch Month 2026
Every April, food lovers across the country embrace the best of both worlds: breakfast and lunch, served with style. National Brunch Month is a celebration of slow mornings, shared plates,...
IBS Awareness Month 2026
What is IBS Awareness Month? IBS Awareness Month is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders in...
Autism Awareness Month 2026
Autism Awareness Month, increasingly recognised as Autism Acceptance Month, takes place every April. Organised primarily by the Autism Society of America, the month-long observance encourages communities worldwide to move beyond...
Alcohol Awareness Month 2026
Alcohol Awareness Month takes place every April across the United States, dedicated to increasing public understanding of alcohol use disorder, its causes, effective treatments, and the reality of recovery. Founded...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed every April across the United States and increasingly around the world. Coordinated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the month-long campaign...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April across the United States. Designated by presidential proclamation since 1983, the month calls on communities, organisations, and individuals to take action...
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
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Celebrate Diversity Month
Celebrate Diversity Month takes place throughout April each year, encouraging individuals, organisations, and communities to recognise and honour the rich variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that shape our world....
Fair Housing Month
Fair Housing Month is observed every April across the United States, marking the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and raising awareness about housing discrimination. Recognised by the...
Arab American Heritage Month
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National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month is observed every April in the United States, encouraging Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and honouring those who have saved lives through...
Financial Literacy Month
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National Volunteer Month
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National Pickleball Month
National Pickleball Month is celebrated throughout April in the United States, promoting the fastest-growing sport in the country and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to pick up a...
National Garden Month
National Garden Month is observed throughout April in the United States, celebrating the joys and benefits of gardening while encouraging people of all ages and experience levels to get growing....
Deaf History Month
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National Feet Week 2026
What is National Feet Week? National Feet Week takes place every year and asks everyone to prioritise their foot health. If you have a toothache, you would visit the dentist, if...
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International Dark-Sky Week 2026
Join the International Dark-Sky Association for seven days of celebration, learning, and action! 2026 International Dark Sky Week is, April the 21st – the 28th! Created in 2003 by high-school...