Children’s Art Week
Children's Art Week is a UK-wide celebration of art-making with and by children and young people. Organised each year by Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, the programme runs...
Children's Art Week is a UK-wide celebration of art-making with and by children and young people. Organised each year by Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, the programme runs...
Love Your Lungs Week 2026 takes place from Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July 2026. The annual campaign is led by Asthma + Lung UK and dedicated to raising...
Creativity is a fundamental human need – a source of joy, connection, and wellbeing. Create Week, running from 1–7 July 2026, is a nationwide celebration of the transformative power of...
Independent Retailer Month is a global campaign celebrated throughout July to highlight the vital role of independent retailers in our communities. The initiative encourages consumers to shop locally, supporting small...
Good Care Month is an annual awareness campaign held in July that celebrates the dedicated professionals working across the social care sector. The initiative highlights the vital contributions of carers...
Sarcoma Awareness Month is observed every July to shine a light on sarcoma, a rare and often misunderstood form of cancer. This important event brings together patients, families, healthcare professionals,...
National Ice Cream Month is a month-long celebration of one of the world’s most beloved desserts. Held every July in the United States, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a...
Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate the diversity, culture, and rights of people with disabilities. It is a time to promote visibility, challenge outdated stereotypes, and honour...
UV Safety Awareness Month is observed every July to highlight the importance of protecting our skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As the sun shines...
Fibroids Awareness Month is observed throughout July to raise awareness of uterine fibroids – noncancerous growths of the uterus that affect millions of women worldwide. The month shines a spotlight...
What is #AccessibleOutdoors Month? Back for its second year, #AccessibleOutdoors Month is a celebration of inclusive outdoor activity, disabled sport, and making the great outdoors open to everyone. Launched in...
Plastic Free July is a global movement that inspires millions of people to reduce single-use plastic waste. Each July, individuals, communities, and organizations come together to make a real difference...
Each July, families, health professionals, and campaigners across the UK come together to raise awareness of group B Strep – a common yet often misunderstood bacterium that can have life-threatening...
National Picnic Month is a celebration dedicated to the joys of picnicking and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Throughout this month, people are encouraged to take advantage of...
Lasagna Awareness Month runs throughout July, from 1 to 31 July 2026, celebrating one of the world's best-loved comfort foods. The month-long observance invites home cooks, restaurants, and lasagna lovers...
National Hemp Month runs throughout July each year and is dedicated to educating the public about hemp, its many uses and its environmental benefits. The observance was founded by the...
Bank Account Bonus Month takes place throughout July 2026, running from Wednesday, 1 July to Friday, 31 July. It is an informal observance that encourages people to review their current...
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month runs throughout July, beginning on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 and continuing until Friday, 31 July 2026. The month-long observance encourages people to be more mindful...
National Powersports Month takes place throughout July and celebrates the world of recreational motorsports, from motorcycles and ATVs to side-by-sides, snowmobiles and personal watercraft. Founded in 2022 by National Powersport...
National Blueberry Month runs throughout July 2026, celebrating one of the most popular and nutritious berries in the world. Held during the peak of the North American blueberry harvest, the...
Eggplant Month runs throughout July 2026, celebrating the glossy purple vegetable known in Britain as the aubergine. The month encourages cooks to explore the many ways this versatile ingredient can...
National Grilling Month is observed throughout July across the United States, celebrating outdoor cooking at the height of summer. Running from 1 July to 31 July 2026, it encourages families,...
National Anti-Boredom Month runs throughout July, from Wednesday, 1 July to Friday, 31 July 2026. The observance encourages people to shake off the summer lull, identify what leaves them feeling...
National Fragile X Awareness Month takes place throughout July every year, running from 1 to 31 July 2026. The observance raises awareness of Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited...
National Culinary Arts Month runs throughout July, celebrating the cooks, bakers, and chefs who turn fresh ingredients into memorable meals. In 2026 it spans the full month, from Wednesday 1...
Hitchhiking Month is an annual observance held throughout the whole of July, celebrating one of the oldest and most romanticised forms of travel: thumbing a ride from a passing stranger....
National Contract Sewing Month runs throughout July 2026 and recognises the contract sewing industry: the businesses and skilled workers who manufacture finished products with a needle and thread on behalf...
National Baked Bean Month runs throughout July 2026 across the United States, celebrating one of the country's most enduring side dishes. The observance encourages people to cook, share, and enjoy...
National Horseradish Month runs throughout July 2026, celebrating the pungent root that adds a fiery kick to everything from roast beef to cocktail sauce. Observed across the United States, the...
International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global observance aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastic bags and promoting sustainable alternatives. This day highlights the environmental impact of plastic...
Comic Sans Day falls on Friday, 3 July 2026, celebrating the world's most divisive typeface. Marked on the first Friday of July each year, it is a tongue-in-cheek occasion that...
National Compliment Your Mirror Day takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026. This light-hearted observance encourages people to stand in front of a mirror and say something genuinely kind to...
National Independent Beer Run Day takes place every year on 3 July, falling on Friday, 3 July 2026. Created by the Brewers Association, the trade body representing small and independent...
National Fried Clam Day falls on 3 July every year, marking the date in 1916 when the fried clam was first served in Essex, Massachusetts. It is a celebration of...
National Chocolate Wafer Day is celebrated every year on 3 July in the United States. It is a light-hearted food holiday dedicated to the crisp, chocolatey wafer cookie, whether that...
National Eat Your Beans Day takes place every year on 3 July, and in 2026 it falls on Friday, 3 July. The day encourages people across the United States and...
Air Conditioning Appreciation Day falls on Friday, 3 July 2026, marking the start of "Air Conditioning Appreciation Days", a period running from 3 July to 15 August that was officially...
American Sparkling Wine Day takes place every year on 3 July, the eve of Independence Day. It celebrates sparkling wine made in the United States, from California's traditional-method bottlings to...
Drive Your Corvette to Work Day takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026, inviting Corvette owners across the United States to swap their everyday commute for a spin in America's...
International Drop a Rock Day takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026. The day invites people around the world to paint small rocks with cheerful designs and uplifting messages, then...
American Redneck Day is a light-hearted United States observance held every year on 3 July, which in 2026 falls on a Friday. It is a good-natured celebration of rural and...
Belarus Independence Day is the most important national holiday in Belarus, observed each year on 3 July. In 2026 it falls on a Friday. Rather than marking a declaration of...
Disobedience Day takes place every year on 3 July. It is a light-hearted observance that encourages people to question pointless rules, break a few harmless habits, and reflect on the...
What is National Bereaved Parents Day? National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 by the charity A Child of Mine, after they realised that there wasn’t a specific...