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...
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Events for July 8, 2026
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Independent Retailer Month 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 It is a time to promote visibility, challenge outdated stereotypes, and honour...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 2026
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 2026
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...
#Accessible Outdoors Month 2026
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 2026
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...
Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month 2026
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 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Love Local Taxi & Private Hire Week 2026
Love Local Taxi & Private Hire Week takes place from Monday 6 July to Sunday 12 July 2026. The week is organised by iCabbi, together with CMAC and minicabit, to...
National Video Game Day
National Video Game Day is celebrated every year on 8 July. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 8 July. The day is a chance to enjoy and appreciate video games...
National Freezer Pop Day
National Freezer Pop Day falls on Wednesday 8 July 2026. It is a light-hearted summer food holiday that celebrates the brightly coloured, frozen-in-the-tube treats that have cooled down hot afternoons...
National Day of Prayer Reflection and Thanksgiving in Montserrat
The National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving is a public holiday in Montserrat, observed on the second Wednesday of July. It is a solemn national day of gratitude and...
Math 2.0 Day
Math 2.0 Day takes place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It is an annual day that celebrates the meeting point of mathematics and technology, recognising how the two fields work...
National Blueberry Day
National Blueberry Day takes place every year on 8 July in the United States, falling right in the middle of National Blueberry Month and the peak of the summer harvest....
Oneofusismissing Day
Oneofusismissing Day takes place every year on 8 July and is dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died. The day encourages people to share memories, talk openly about grief,...
Be a Kid Again Day
Be a Kid Again Day is a light-hearted observance held every year on 8 July that encourages adults to set aside their responsibilities and rediscover the playfulness, curiosity and joy...
National Chocolate with Almonds Day
National Chocolate with Almonds Day takes place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, celebrating one of the most enduring partnerships in confectionery: smooth chocolate and crunchy almonds. Observed annually on 8...
Amazon Prime Day 2026
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is here - and it’s bigger than ever. From July 8 through July 11, Amazon Prime members around the world are diving into one of the...
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2026
Alcohol Awareness Week is a national campaign aimed at encouraging open conversations about alcohol use, raising awareness of its risks, and supporting individuals who may be struggling with drinking habits....
Great British Pea Week 2026
Marking the busiest season for the UK pea industry, Great British Pea Week celebrates the versatile vegetable and its hard-working farmers who bring them to our plates. An annual celebration...