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Big Asthma Bake Sale 2027

United Kingdom

Get ready to bake a difference with the Big Asthma Bake Sale 2026! This delicious event combines the joy of baking with the important cause of raising awareness and funds...

Local And Community History Month 2027

United Kingdom

May is Local and Community History Month 2026, an enriching time to delve into the history of our own communities and understand our shared heritage. This event encourages exploration of...

May Measure Month 2027

International

May is May Measure Month 2026, a global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness of blood pressure as a key health indicator. This initiative encourages people worldwide to have their...

National Share A Story Month 2027

United Kingdom

May is National Share A Story Month 2026, a captivating time dedicated to celebrating the power of storytelling. This event encourages people of all ages to share stories in various...

National Teen Self Esteem Month 2027

United States

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month 2026, a dedicated month to focus on enhancing self-esteem among teenagers. This important initiative encourages communities, schools, and families to actively engage in activities...

National Walking Month 2027

United Kingdom

May is National Walking Month 2026, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple, yet profound health benefits of walking. This...

Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2027

International

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2026, a crucial time to highlight the importance of protecting your skin and understanding the risks associated with skin cancer. This global health initiative...

Zombie Awareness Month 2027

May is Zombie Awareness Month 2026, a playful and educational time that uses the popular theme of zombies to promote disaster preparedness. This month-long event encourages learning about emergency preparedness...

Lupus Awareness Month

International

Every May, people across the globe come together to shine a light on a complex, often invisible illness: lupus. Lupus Awareness Month is about visibility, understanding, and action. For those...

Maternal Mental Health Month 2027

International

May is Maternal Mental Health Month 2026, a dedicated time to acknowledge and address the emotional and mental health challenges that mothers face. This important event seeks to break the...

National Clean Air Month 2027

United States

May is National Clean Air Month 2026, a time to focus on the importance of maintaining clean air and reducing air pollution. This initiative encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to...

The Big Paddle Cleanup 2027

United Kingdom

The Big Paddle Cleanup is an inspiring event that brings together individuals passionate about protecting our oceans, rivers, and waterways. This collective effort aims to raise awareness about the importance...

Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month 2027

United Kingdom

May is Action on Stroke Month 2026, a time to unite globally in the fight against stroke. This campaign focuses on raising awareness about the prevention and treatment of strokes,...

Coeliac Awareness Month 2027

United Kingdom

Coeliac Awareness Month is a global initiative observed each May to increase public understanding of coeliac disease – an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in...

Mental Health Awareness Month 2027

International

Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every May and is the longest-running awareness campaign dedicated to mental health in the United States. Founded by Mental Health America (MHA) in 1949,...

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2027

United States

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month takes place every May across the United States, honouring the history, culture, and contributions of Americans with roots in Asia and the...

National Arthritis Awareness Month

United States

<![CDATA[ National Arthritis Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year in the United States, raising awareness about arthritis as the nation’s leading cause of disability. Led by the Arthritis...

Stroke Awareness Month

International

Stroke Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, dedicated to raising public awareness about stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment. Led by the American Stroke Association, a division of the...

Foster Care Month

United States

National Foster Care Month is observed throughout May each year in the United States, shining a light on the experiences of children and young people in the foster care system....

Hepatitis Awareness Month

International

Hepatitis Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, raising awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that affect the liver and remain a major global health challenge....

Asthma Awareness Month

International

Asthma Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, raising awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition that affects more than 262 million people worldwide. Since 1984, the Asthma and...

National Military Appreciation Month 2027

United States

National Military Appreciation Month takes place throughout May each year across the United States. Established by Congress in 1999, this month-long observance honours the men and women who serve -...

Red Cross Week / Bucket Shake 2027

International

Join us for Red Cross Week and the Bucket Shake 2027, a vibrant annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the lifesaving work of the Red Cross. This...

Water Saving Week 2027

United Kingdom

Water Saving Week is an important annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the need to conserve water and use it more efficiently. With growing pressures on global water resources...

Sun Awareness Week 2027

International

Sun Awareness Week 2027 is an essential initiative that aims to highlight the risks associated with excessive sun exposure and the importance of protecting the skin from harmful UV rays....

World Salt Awareness Week 2027

International

World Salt Awareness Week is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the health risks associated with excessive salt consumption. Organized by Action on Salt and World Action on...

National Stationery Week 2027

International

National Stationery Week is a celebration of everything handwritten, creative, and beautifully paper-based. From pens and notebooks to journals and greetings cards, this annual campaign champions the power of stationery...

Food Allergy Awareness Week 2027

United Kingdom

Food Allergy Awareness Week is an essential annual event dedicated to raising awareness about food allergies, a serious public health issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Taking place annually...

ME Awareness Week 2027

United Kingdom

ME Awareness Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This week aims to educate the public, healthcare...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2027

United Kingdom

The journey to mental wellness is a vital part of our overall health. Mental Health Awareness Week serves as a crucial time to focus on and promote mental well-being, aiming...

International Coaching Week 2027

International

International Coaching Week (ICW) runs from Monday 10 May to Sunday 16 May 2027, organised by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The week celebrates the impact of professional coaching, gives...

Foster Care Fortnight 2027

United Kingdom

Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s largest annual campaign to raise awareness of fostering and celebrate the transformative impact it has on children and young people. Led by The Fostering...

National Weaning Week 2027

United Kingdom

What is National Weaning Week? National Weaning Week takes place from the 11-15th May this year, championed by BioGaia, The Gut Stuff and Children’s Nutritionist Lucy Upton. Throughout the week,...

Cannes Film Festival

International

The Cannes Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in the world, held each spring in the French Riviera resort of Cannes. The 2027 edition, which marks the festival's...

World Cocktail Day 2027

International

World Cocktail Day is a global celebration that honors the rich history and artistry of cocktail mixology. Recognized annually on May 13, this day commemorates the publication of the first...

Writing for Health & Healing Day 2027

What is Writing For Health and Healing Day? It’s becoming widely accepted and appreciated that writing is a powerful form of self-expression, and can be invaluable in helping to process...

Leprechaun Day

International

Leprechaun Day is celebrated on 13 May each year, paying tribute to one of the most recognisable figures in Irish folklore – the mischievous, gold-hoarding leprechaun. The day offers a...