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UK Awareness Days 2026

We list 364 UK awareness days, weeks and months in 2026, from Dry January to Movember, and 361 in the next 12 months. Coming up next: National Stress Awareness Day (4 November), Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) (5 November) and International Day of Radiology (8 November).

Updated 4 November 2026

252
Single-day events
65
Awareness weeks
44
Awareness months
361
Total events
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Key UK awareness days 2026

DateDayAwareness dayCategory
All of JanuaryMonthDry JanuaryHealth & Wellbeing
All of JanuaryMonthVeganuaryAnimals & Wildlife
3 JanuarySaturdayFestival Of Sleep DayFun & Quirky
4 JanuarySundayWorld Braille DayCommunity & Inclusion
5 JanuaryMondayNational Bird DayAnimals & Wildlife
12 JanuaryMondayKiss A Ginger DayFun & Quirky
14 JanuaryWednesdaySTIQ DayEducation & Youth
21 JanuaryWednesdaySquirrel Appreciation DayAnimals & Wildlife
25 JanuarySundayBurns NightArts & Culture
2 FebruaryMondayNational Sickie DayHealth & Wellbeing
4 FebruaryWednesdayWorld Cancer DayCancer
5 FebruaryThursdayWorld Nutella DayFood & Nutrition
9 FebruaryMondayNational Pizza DayFood & Nutrition
10 FebruaryTuesdayNational Umbrella DayFun & Quirky
11 FebruaryWednesdayInternational Day of Women and girls in scienceEducation & Youth
14 FebruarySaturdayValentine’s Day
1 MarchSundaySelf Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIADEducation & Youth
All of MarchMonthEndometriosis Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
All of MarchMonthNational Bed MonthHealth & Wellbeing
2 MarchMondayNational Old Stuff DayEducation & Youth
3 MarchTuesdayDyscalculia Awareness DayDisability Awareness
4 MarchWednesdayWorld Obesity DayFood & Nutrition
5 MarchThursdayWorld Book DayArts & Culture
11 MarchWednesdayNational No Smoking DayHealth & Wellbeing
19 MarchThursdayNational Poultry DayFood & Nutrition
20 MarchFridayInternational Day of HappinessHealth & Wellbeing
23 MarchMondayWorld Meteorological DayEducation & Youth
4 AprilSaturdayInternational Pillow Fight DayFun & Quirky
7 AprilTuesdayWorld Health DayEducation & Youth
16 AprilThursdayWorld Voice DayEducation & Youth
21 AprilTuesdayNational Tea DayFood & Nutrition
22 AprilWednesdayInternational Mother Earth DayEducation & Youth
23 AprilThursdaySaint George’s DayCountry National Days
23 AprilThursdayEnglish Language DayEducation & Youth
25 AprilSaturdayWorld Penguin DayAnimals & Wildlife
28 AprilTuesdayWorld Day For Safety And Health At WorkHealth & Wellbeing
All of MayMonthMental Health Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
All of MayMonthSkin Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
All of MayMonthLocal And Community History Month
5 MayTuesdayWorld Hand Hygiene DayHealth & Wellbeing
5 MayTuesdayWorld Asthma DayHealth & Wellbeing
8 MayFridayVE (Victory in Europe) DayGlobal & National
8 MayFridayWorld Donkey DayAnimals & Wildlife
10 MaySundayWorld Lupus DayHealth & Wellbeing
13 MayWednesdayWorld Cocktail DayFood & Nutrition
17 MaySundayWorld Hypertension DayHealth & Wellbeing
20 MayWednesdayWorld Bee DayEducation & Youth
21 MayThursdayInternational Tea DayFood & Nutrition
22 MayFridayWorld Goth Day
22 MayFridayNational Beer Garden Day
23 MaySaturdayWorld Turtle DayAnimals & Wildlife
25 MayMondaySpring Bank HolidayBank Holiday
29 MayFridayNational Biscuit DayFood & Nutrition
29 MayFridayWorld Digestive Health DayCancer
30 MaySaturdayWorld MS dayHealth & Wellbeing
5–8 June4 daysThe Big LunchCommunity & Inclusion
8 JuneMondayNational Best Friends DayHealth & Wellbeing
17 JuneWednesdayNational Thank a Teacher DayEducation & Youth
21 JuneSundayFather’s Day UK
26 JuneFridayBring Your Dog to Work DayAnimals & Wildlife
All of JulyMonthUV Safety Awareness MonthCancer
5 JulySundayResearch Appreciation DayHealth & Wellbeing
6 JulyMondayInternational Kissing Day
6–12 JulyWeekAlcohol Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
7 JulyTuesdayWorld Chocolate DayFood & Nutrition
10 JulyFridayDon’t Step on a Bee DayEducation & Youth
10–14 JulyWeekFlying Ant DayAnimals & Wildlife
13 JulyMondayNorthern Ireland – The Twelfth (Orangemen’s Day)Arts & Culture
17 JulyFridayWorld Day for International JusticeEducation & Youth
22 JulyWednesdayWorld Brain DayHealth & Wellbeing
24 JulyFridayInternational Self-Care DayHealth & Wellbeing
24 JulyFridayNational Tequila DayFood & Nutrition
1 AugustSaturdayYorkshire DayGlobal & National
8 AugustSaturdayInternational Cat DayAnimals & Wildlife
10–16 AugustWeekAfternoon Tea WeekFood & Nutrition
13 AugustThursdayNational Prosecco DayFood & Nutrition
18 AugustTuesdayNever Give Up Day
31 AugustMondayUK Summer Bank HolidayBank Holiday
All of SeptemberMonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
All of SeptemberMonthBlood Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
5 SeptemberSaturdayInternational Day of Charity
5 SeptemberSaturdayInternational Vulture Awareness DayAnimals & Wildlife
5–6 September2 daysNational Cinema DayArts & Culture
6 SeptemberSundayNational Read A Book Day
7–11 SeptemberWeekNational Payroll Week
11 SeptemberFridayNational Hot Cross Buns Day
14–18 SeptemberWeekRheumatoid Arthritis Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
14–20 SeptemberWeekRecycle Week
14–20 SeptemberWeekSexual Health WeekHealth & Wellbeing
14–20 SeptemberWeekJeans for Genes DayHealth & Wellbeing
19 SeptemberSaturdayInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day
25 SeptemberFridayNational Teaching Assistants’ DayEducation & Youth
25 SeptemberFridayMacmillan Coffee MorningCancer
25 SeptemberFridayNational Doodle DayHealth & Wellbeing
26 SeptemberSaturdayWorld Contraception DayHealth & Wellbeing
26 SeptemberSaturdayEuropean Day of Languages
29 SeptemberTuesdayWorld Heart DayHealth & Wellbeing
1 OctoberThursdayInternational Coffee DayFood & Nutrition
1–7 OctoberWeekInternational Babywearing Week
All of OctoberMonthBlack History MonthCommunity & Inclusion
All of OctoberMonthInternational School Library MonthEducation & Youth
All of OctoberMonthGo Sober For OctoberFood & Nutrition
All of OctoberMonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
4 OctoberSundayWorld Animal Day
5 OctoberMondayWorld Teachers Day
5–10 OctoberWeekBackcare Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
5–11 OctoberWeekDyslexia Awareness WeekDisability Awareness
5–11 OctoberWeekNational Curry WeekFood & Nutrition
6 OctoberTuesdayNational Badger DayAnimals & Wildlife
6 OctoberTuesdayWorld Cerebral Palsy DayDisability Awareness
10 OctoberSaturdayWorld Hospice and Palliative Care DayHealth & Wellbeing
12 OctoberMondayWorld Arthritis DayHealth & Wellbeing
12–18 OctoberWeekDyspraxia Awareness WeekDisability Awareness
13 OctoberTuesdayNational No Bra DayHealth & Wellbeing
14–20 OctoberWeekChocolate WeekFood & Nutrition
15 OctoberThursdayGlobal Wave Of LightHealth & Wellbeing
21 OctoberWednesdayApple DayFood & Nutrition
22 OctoberThursdayInternational Stammering /Stuttering Awareness DayDisability Awareness
27 OctoberTuesdayNational Cheese Toastie DayFood & Nutrition
31 OctoberSaturdayHalloween
All of NovemberMonthMovember – Men’s Health Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
2–6 NovemberWeekInternational Stress Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
2–6 NovemberWeekTalk Money WeekBusiness & Finance
2–6 NovemberWeekNational Spa WeekHealth & Wellbeing
2–8 NovemberWeekNational Pathology WeekHealth & Wellbeing
3 NovemberTuesdayNational Sandwich Day
3 NovemberTuesdayPurple Tuesday : accessible customer experiencesDisability Awareness
4 NovemberWednesdayNational Stress Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing
5 NovemberThursdayBonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)
8 NovemberSundayInternational Day of RadiologyHealth & Wellbeing
14 NovemberSaturdayWorld Diabetes DayHealth & Wellbeing
15–21 NovemberWeekRoad Safety WeekSafety & Prevention
19 NovemberThursdayCarers Rights DayCommunity & Inclusion
19 NovemberThursdayWorld Toilet Day
21 NovemberSaturdaySurvivors of Suicide Loss DayHealth & Wellbeing
21 NovemberSaturdayWorld Television DayEducation & Youth
27 NovemberFridayBlack Friday
30 NovemberMondaySt Andrews DayCountry National Days
1–7 DecemberWeekAnger Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
All of DecemberMonthDecembeardCancer
3 DecemberThursdayInternational Day of Persons with DisabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing
5 DecemberSaturdayWorld Soil DayEducation & Youth
8 DecemberTuesdayNational Brownie DayFood & Nutrition
10 DecemberThursdayChristmas Jumper DayCommunity & Inclusion
10 DecemberThursdayNational Lager DayFood & Nutrition
11 DecemberFridayUNICEF Day for Change: fundraising guideCommunity & Inclusion
20 DecemberSundayInternational Human Solidarity Day
20 Dec – 5 JanWeekFestival of Winter WalksCommunity & Inclusion
25 DecemberFridayChristmas DayBank Holiday
31 DecemberThursdayNew Years Eve

150 of the 364 UK dates we list for 2026, chosen by how many people look them up. Every UK date for the next 12 months is listed below.

Key UK awareness days 2027

DateDayAwareness dayCategory
All of JanuaryMonthDry JanuaryHealth & Wellbeing
All of JanuaryMonthVeganuaryAnimals & Wildlife
3 JanuarySundayFestival Of Sleep DayFun & Quirky
4 JanuaryMondayWorld Braille DayCommunity & Inclusion
5 JanuaryTuesdayNational Bird DayAnimals & Wildlife
6 Jan – 12 FebMonthBig Schools BirdwatchEducation & Youth
12 JanuaryTuesdayKiss A Ginger DayFun & Quirky
14 JanuaryThursdaySTIQ DayEducation & Youth
21 JanuaryThursdaySquirrel Appreciation DayAnimals & Wildlife
25 JanuaryMondayBurns NightArts & Culture
1 FebruaryMondayNational Sickie DayHealth & Wellbeing
1–7 FebruaryWeekChildren’s Mental Health WeekHealth & Wellbeing
4 FebruaryThursdayWorld Cancer DayCancer
5 FebruaryFridayWorld Nutella DayFood & Nutrition
5 FebruaryFridayNSPCC Number DayEducation & Youth
9 FebruaryTuesdayShrove Tuesday/Pancake DayFood & Nutrition
9 FebruaryTuesdayNational Pizza DayFood & Nutrition
10 FebruaryWednesdayNational Umbrella DayFun & Quirky
11 FebruaryThursdayInternational Day of Women and girls in scienceEducation & Youth
14 FebruarySundayValentine’s Day
15–23 FebruaryWeekReal Bread WeekFood & Nutrition
18–22 FebruaryWeekEmotional Health WeekHealth & Wellbeing
1 MarchMondaySelf Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIADEducation & Youth
1–6 MarchWeekNational Careers WeekEducation & Youth
1–7 MarchWeekBritish Pie WeekFood & Nutrition
1–7 MarchWeekEndometriosis Awareness WeekEducation & Youth
1–7 MarchWeekNational Butchers WeekFood & Nutrition
All of MarchMonthEndometriosis Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
All of MarchMonthNational Bed MonthHealth & Wellbeing
3 MarchWednesdayDyscalculia Awareness DayDisability Awareness
4 MarchThursdayWorld Book DayArts & Culture
4 MarchThursdayWorld Obesity DayFood & Nutrition
5–14 MarchWeekBritish Science WeekScience & Technology
7 MarchSundayMothers Day UK (Mothering Sunday)Community & Inclusion
7–13 MarchWeekWorld Glaucoma WeekHealth & Wellbeing
8–14 MarchWeekHealthcare Science WeekEducation & Youth
10 MarchWednesdayNational No Smoking DayHealth & Wellbeing
19 MarchFridayWorld Sleep DayHealth & Wellbeing
19 MarchFridayComic Relief / Red Nose Day UKCommunity & Inclusion
19 MarchFridayNational Poultry DayFood & Nutrition
20 MarchSaturdaySpring Equinox (First Day of Spring)Education & Youth
20 MarchSaturdayInternational Day of HappinessHealth & Wellbeing
23 MarchTuesdayWorld Meteorological DayEducation & Youth
24 MarchWednesdayWorld Maths DayEducation & Youth
3 AprilSaturdayInternational Pillow Fight DayFun & Quirky
7 AprilWednesdayWorld Health DayEducation & Youth
16 AprilFridayWorld Voice DayEducation & Youth
16–22 AprilWeekNational Feet WeekHealth & Wellbeing
21 AprilWednesdayNational Tea DayFood & Nutrition
21–29 AprilWeekPassover (Pesach)Religious & Faith
22 AprilThursdayInternational Mother Earth DayEducation & Youth
23 AprilFridaySaint George’s DayCountry National Days
23 AprilFridayEnglish Language DayEducation & Youth
24–30 AprilWeekWorld Immunisation / Immunization WeekHealth & Wellbeing
25 AprilSundayWorld Penguin DayAnimals & Wildlife
28 AprilWednesdayWorld Day For Safety And Health At WorkHealth & Wellbeing
All of MayMonthMental Health Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
All of MayMonthSkin Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
All of MayMonthLocal And Community History Month
3–9 MayWeekMaternal Mental Health Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
4 MayTuesdayWorld Asthma DayHealth & Wellbeing
5 MayWednesdayWorld Hand Hygiene DayHealth & Wellbeing
8 MaySaturdayVE (Victory in Europe) DayGlobal & National
8 MaySaturdayWorld Donkey DayAnimals & Wildlife
9 MaySundayNational Children’s Day UKCommunity & Inclusion
10 MayMondayWorld Lupus DayHealth & Wellbeing
10–16 MayWeekMental Health Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
13 MayThursdayWorld Cocktail DayFood & Nutrition
17 MayMondayWorld Hypertension DayHealth & Wellbeing
17–23 MayWeekLearning At Work WeekEducation & Youth
20 MayThursdayWorld Bee DayEducation & Youth
21 MayFridayInternational Tea DayFood & Nutrition
22 MaySaturdayWorld Goth Day
22 MaySaturdayNational Beer Garden Day
23 MaySundayWorld Turtle DayAnimals & Wildlife
29 MaySaturdayNational Biscuit DayFood & Nutrition
29 MaySaturdayWorld Digestive Health DayCancer
30 MaySundayWorld MS dayHealth & Wellbeing
31 MayMondaySpring Bank HolidayBank Holiday
8 JuneTuesdayNational Best Friends DayHealth & Wellbeing
12–19 JuneWeekDrowning Prevention WeekSafety & Prevention
14–20 JuneWeekCervical Screening Awareness WeekCancer
16 JuneWednesdayNational Thank a Teacher DayEducation & Youth
20 JuneSundayFather’s Day UK
25 JuneFridayBring Your Dog to Work DayAnimals & Wildlife
All of JulyMonthUV Safety Awareness MonthCancer
5 JulyMondayResearch Appreciation DayHealth & Wellbeing
5–11 JulyWeekAlcohol Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
6 JulyTuesdayInternational Kissing Day
7 JulyWednesdayWorld Chocolate DayFood & Nutrition
10 JulySaturdayDon’t Step on a Bee DayEducation & Youth
17 JulySaturdayWorld Day for International JusticeEducation & Youth
22 JulyThursdayWorld Brain DayHealth & Wellbeing
24 JulySaturdayInternational Self-Care DayHealth & Wellbeing
24 JulySaturdayNational Tequila DayFood & Nutrition
25–31 JulyWeekShark WeekAnimals & Wildlife
1 AugustSundayYorkshire DayGlobal & National
8 AugustSundayInternational Cat DayAnimals & Wildlife
9–15 AugustWeekAfternoon Tea WeekFood & Nutrition
13 AugustFridayNational Prosecco DayFood & Nutrition
18 AugustWednesdayNever Give Up Day
All of SeptemberMonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
4 SeptemberSaturdayInternational Vulture Awareness DayAnimals & Wildlife
5 SeptemberSundayInternational Day of Charity
6 SeptemberMondayNational Read A Book Day
6–10 SeptemberWeekNational Payroll Week
19 SeptemberSundayInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day
20 SeptemberMondayEverywoman Day
24 SeptemberFridayNational Teaching Assistants’ DayEducation & Youth
24 SeptemberFridayMacmillan Coffee MorningCancer
24 SeptemberFridayNational Doodle DayHealth & Wellbeing
26 SeptemberSundayWorld Contraception DayHealth & Wellbeing
26 SeptemberSundayEuropean Day of Languages
1–7 OctoberWeekInternational Babywearing Week
All of OctoberMonthBlack History MonthCommunity & Inclusion
All of OctoberMonthInternational School Library MonthEducation & Youth
All of OctoberMonthGo Sober For OctoberFood & Nutrition
All of OctoberMonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthCancer
4 OctoberMondayWorld Animal Day
4–9 OctoberWeekBackcare Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
4–10 OctoberWeekNational Curry WeekFood & Nutrition
5 OctoberTuesdayWorld Teachers Day
6 OctoberWednesdayNational Badger DayAnimals & Wildlife
6 OctoberWednesdayWorld Cerebral Palsy DayDisability Awareness
9 OctoberSaturdayWorld Hospice and Palliative Care DayHealth & Wellbeing
12 OctoberTuesdayWorld Arthritis DayHealth & Wellbeing
13 OctoberWednesdayNational No Bra DayHealth & Wellbeing
15 OctoberFridayGlobal Wave Of LightHealth & Wellbeing
21 OctoberThursdayApple DayFood & Nutrition
22 OctoberFridayInternational Stammering /Stuttering Awareness DayDisability Awareness
27 OctoberWednesdayNational Cheese Toastie DayFood & Nutrition
31 OctoberSundayHalloween
All of NovemberMonthMovember – Men’s Health Awareness MonthHealth & Wellbeing
3 NovemberWednesdayNational Stress Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing
3 NovemberWednesdayNational Sandwich Day
5 NovemberFridayBonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)
8 NovemberMondayInternational Day of RadiologyHealth & Wellbeing
14 NovemberSundayWorld Diabetes DayHealth & Wellbeing
19 NovemberFridayWorld Toilet Day
21 NovemberSundayWorld Television DayEducation & Youth
30 NovemberTuesdaySt Andrews DayCountry National Days
1–7 DecemberWeekAnger Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing
All of DecemberMonthDecembeardCancer
3 DecemberFridayInternational Day of Persons with DisabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing
5 DecemberSundayWorld Soil DayEducation & Youth
8 DecemberWednesdayNational Brownie DayFood & Nutrition
10 DecemberFridayNational Lager DayFood & Nutrition
20 DecemberMondayInternational Human Solidarity Day
25 DecemberSaturdayChristmas DayBank Holiday
31 DecemberFridayNew Years Eve

150 of the 336 UK dates we list for 2027, chosen by how many people look them up. Every UK date for the next 12 months is listed below. Days whose organisers set new dates each year are added as they are confirmed.

All UK awareness days: the next 12 months

All 361 UK dates for the next 12 months as a list
  1. : Lung Cancer Awareness Month (UK)
  2. : Mouth Cancer Action Month (UK)
  3. : Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month (Australia)
  4. : Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (UK)
  5. : Veg Pledge: Cancer Research UK fundraising guide (UK)
  6. : International Stress Awareness Week (Australia)
  7. : National Spa Week (UK)
  8. : Talk Money Week (UK)
  9. : Green Careers Week (UK)
  10. : National Pathology Week (UK)
  11. : Global Prebiotics Week : dates and learning resources (Australia)
  12. : Ask Your Pharmacist Week (Australia)
  13. : National Stress Awareness Day (UK)
  14. : Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) (UK)
  15. : International Day of Radiology (Australia)
  16. : Remembrance Sunday (UK)
  17. : International Trade Week (United Kingdom) (UK)
  18. : Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (UK)
  19. : Acupuncture Awareness Week (UK)
  20. : Armistice Day (UK)
  21. : National Personal Assistants Day (UK)
  22. : BBC Children in Need (UK)
  23. : World Diabetes Day (Australia)
  24. : World Prematurity Day (Australia)
  25. : Road Safety Week (UK)
  26. : UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (UK)
  27. : Sepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week (Australia)
  28. : Blue Wednesday (UK)
  29. : Housing Day : social housing and tenant voices (UK)
  30. : Carers Rights Day (UK)
  31. : World Toilet Day (UK)
  32. : Transgender Day of Remembrance (Australia)
  33. : Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (UK)
  34. : World Television Day (Australia)
  35. : Cancer Support Scotland Day: current support information (UK)
  36. : North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week: support and dates (UK)
  37. : Black Friday (Australia)
  38. : Lancashire Day (UK)
  39. : St Andrews Day (UK)
  40. : British Curry Day (UK)
  41. : Anger Awareness Week (Australia)
  42. : Decembeard (UK)
  43. : International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Australia)
  44. : International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Australia)
  45. : World Soil Day (Australia)
  46. : International Civil Aviation Day (Australia)
  47. : National Brownie Day (Australia)
  48. : Christmas Jumper Day (UK)
  49. : National Lager Day (Australia)
  50. : UNICEF Day for Change: fundraising guide (UK)
  51. : International Day of Neutrality (Australia)
  52. : National Workplace Day of Remembrance (UK)
  53. : Arabic Language Day (Australia)
  54. : International Human Solidarity Day (Australia)
  55. : Festival of Winter Walks (UK)
  56. : Christmas Day (Australia)
  57. : Boxing Day (UK)
  58. : New Years Eve (Australia)
  59. : Dry January (UK)
  60. : Veganuary (UK)
  61. : The Great Big Hearing Test (Australia)
  62. : Festival Of Sleep Day (UK)
  63. : World Braille Day (Australia)
  64. : National Bird Day (Australia)
  65. : Big Schools Birdwatch (UK)
  66. : National Obesity Awareness Week (UK)
  67. : Paget’s Awareness Day (UK)
  68. : Kiss A Ginger Day (Australia)
  69. : STIQ Day (UK)
  70. : Race Against Dementia Day (UK)
  71. : Squirrel Appreciation Day (Australia)
  72. : National Illustration Day (UK)
  73. : Burns Night (UK)
  74. : International Swedenborg Day (International)
  75. : National Sickie Day (UK)
  76. : Children’s Mental Health Week (UK)
  77. : Schools Football Week (UK)
  78. : Raynaud’s Awareness Month (UK)
  79. : World Cancer Day (Australia)
  80. : NSPCC Number Day (UK)
  81. : World Nutella Day (Australia)
  82. : #ReclaimSocial (UK)
  83. : Send a Card to a Friend Day (Australia)
  84. : British Yorkshire Pudding Day (UK)
  85. : International Epilepsy Day (Australia)
  86. : National Pizza Day (Australia)
  87. : Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day (UK)
  88. : National Umbrella Day (Australia)
  89. : International Day of Women and girls in science (Australia)
  90. : Valentine’s Day (Australia)
  91. : Welsh Language Music Day (UK)
  92. : Singles Awareness Day (Australia)
  93. : Real Bread Week (Australia)
  94. : Emotional Health Week (Australia)
  95. : World Encephalitis Day (Australia)
  96. : New Homes Week (UK)
  97. : National School Governors’ Awareness Day (UK)
  98. : Self Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIAD (Australia)
  99. : St David’s Day (UK)
  100. : National Careers Week (UK)
  101. : British Pie Week (UK)
  102. : Endometriosis Awareness Week (UK)
  103. : National Butchers Week (UK)
  104. : Brain Tumour Awareness Month (UK)
  105. : Endometriosis Awareness Month (Australia)
  106. : National Bed Month (UK)
  107. : National Old Stuff Day (UK)
  108. : Dyscalculia Awareness Day (UK)
  109. : International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) (Australia)
  110. : World Book Day (UK)
  111. : World Obesity Day (Australia)
  112. : Overseas NHS Workers Day (UK)
  113. : British Science Week (UK)
  114. : Mothers Day UK (Mothering Sunday) (UK)
  115. : World Glaucoma Week (Australia)
  116. : Healthcare Science Week (UK)
  117. : Made in UK Day (UK)
  118. : National No Smoking Day (UK)
  119. : Crufts (UK)
  120. : English Tourism Week (UK)
  121. : National Conversation Week (UK)
  122. : Brake Zebra’s Beep Beep Day (UK)
  123. : Comic Relief / Red Nose Day UK (UK)
  124. : National Poultry Day (Australia)
  125. : World Sleep Day (Australia)
  126. : International Day of Happiness (Australia)
  127. : Spring Equinox (First Day of Spring) (UK)
  128. : Global Shading Day (Australia)
  129. : National Complementary Therapy Week (UK)
  130. : World Meteorological Day (Australia)
  131. : World Maths Day (Australia)
  132. : Good Friday (UK)
  133. : National Spinach Day (Australia)
  134. : Easter Sunday (Australia)
  135. : Harmonize Your Health Day (Australia)
  136. : National Sourdough Day (Australia)
  137. : April Fools’ Day (Australia)
  138. : Testicular Cancer Awareness Week (UK)
  139. : IBS Awareness Month (Australia)
  140. : Autism Awareness Month (Australia)
  141. : International Pillow Fight Day (Australia)
  142. : Parkinson’s Awareness Week (UK)
  143. : World Health Day (Australia)
  144. : Grand National (UK)
  145. : World Homeopathy Awareness Week (Australia)
  146. : UK Clothing Poverty Awareness Day (UK)
  147. : World Voice Day (Australia)
  148. : National Feet Week (UK)
  149. : World Haemophilia Day (Australia)
  150. : National Early Years Teacher Day (UK)
  151. : National Tea Day (UK)
  152. : Passover (Pesach) (Australia)
  153. : International Mother Earth Day (Australia)
  154. : World PI Week (Australia)
  155. : English Language Day (Australia)
  156. : Saint George’s Day (Australia)
  157. : National Newt Day (Australia)
  158. : World Immunisation / Immunization Week (UK)
  159. : National DNA Day (UK)
  160. : World Penguin Day (Australia)
  161. : Scream Day (Australia)
  162. : World IP Day (Australia)
  163. : National Stop Snoring Week (UK)
  164. : World Day For Safety And Health At Work (Australia)
  165. : On Your Feet Britain (UK)
  166. : Big Asthma Bake Sale (UK)
  167. : Local And Community History Month (UK)
  168. : May Measure Month (Australia)
  169. : Skin Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
  170. : Lupus Awareness Month (Australia)
  171. : Mental Health Awareness Month (Australia)
  172. : No Mow May (UK)
  173. : Early May Bank Holiday (UK)
  174. : Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (UK)
  175. : World Asthma Day (Australia)
  176. : World Hand Hygiene Day (Australia)
  177. : Viral Meningitis Awareness Week (Australia)
  178. : National Amyloidosis Day (Australia)
  179. : World Donkey Day (UK)
  180. : VE (Victory in Europe) Day (UK)
  181. : National Children’s Day UK (UK)
  182. : World Lupus Day (Australia)
  183. : Food Allergy Awareness Week (UK)
  184. : Mental Health Awareness Week (UK)
  185. : Eat What You Want Day (Australia)
  186. : World Topiary Day (UK)
  187. : National Limerick Day (UK)
  188. : World Ego Awareness Day (Australia)
  189. : International ME Awareness Day (Australia)
  190. : World Cocktail Day (Australia)
  191. : National TMS Therapy Awareness Day (Australia)
  192. : World Hypertension Day (Australia)
  193. : IDAHOBIT (Australia)
  194. : Learning At Work Week (UK)
  195. : World Bee Day (Australia)
  196. : International Tea Day (Australia)
  197. : World Goth Day (Australia)
  198. : World HMV (Home Mechanical Ventilation) Day (Australia)
  199. : National Beer Garden Day (UK)
  200. : World Turtle Day (Australia)
  201. : International Skin Pigmentation Day (Australia)
  202. : International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (Australia)
  203. : National Biscuit Day (Australia)
  204. : World Digestive Health Day (Australia)
  205. : World MS day (Australia)
  206. : Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day (Australia)
  207. : Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
  208. : World No Tobbaco Day (Australia)
  209. : World Hypopara Awareness Day (Australia)
  210. : National Age Without Apology Month (UK)
  211. : National Candy Month (International)
  212. : World Cider Day (Australia)
  213. : Biomedical Science Day (UK)
  214. : National School Business Leaders’ Day (UK)
  215. : Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) (Australia)
  216. : Great Big Green Week (UK)
  217. : National Neuro-Disabilities Day (UK)
  218. : National Salad Week (UK)
  219. : National Best Friends Day (Australia)
  220. : World Oceans Day (Australia)
  221. : TM (Transverse Myelitis) Awareness Day (Australia)
  222. : Love Island Day (UK)
  223. : National Iced Tea Day (Australia)
  224. : World Saltmarsh Day (Australia)
  225. : National Button Battery Awareness Day (UK)
  226. : Drowning Prevention Week (UK)
  227. : Aromatherapy Awareness Week (Australia)
  228. : Book Week Scotland (UK)
  229. : Cervical Screening Awareness Week (UK)
  230. : Learning Disability Week (UK)
  231. : National Picnic Week (UK)
  232. : Refugee Week (UK)
  233. : National Beer Day (Beer Day Britain) (UK)
  234. : Magna Carta Day (UK)
  235. : National Thank a Teacher Day (UK)
  236. : National Clean Air Day (UK)
  237. : Father’s Day UK (UK)
  238. : Bring Your Dog to Work Day (UK)
  239. : National Cream Tea Day (UK)
  240. : National Writing Day (UK)
  241. : National Bakewell Tart Day (UK)
  242. : Love All Budgies Day (Australia)
  243. : Sarcoma Awareness Month (Australia)
  244. : UV Safety Awareness Month (Australia)
  245. : Fibroids Awareness Month (UK)
  246. : Research Appreciation Day (Australia)
  247. : Alcohol Awareness Week (UK)
  248. : Great British Pea Week (UK)
  249. : International Kissing Day (Australia)
  250. : World Chocolate Day (Australia)
  251. : Don’t Step on a Bee Day (Australia)
  252. : National French Fry Day (Australia)
  253. : Malala Day (Australia)
  254. : National Cherry Day (UK)
  255. : World Day for International Justice (Australia)
  256. : Black Leaders Awareness Day (Australia)
  257. : International Chess Day (Australia)
  258. : World Brain Day (Australia)
  259. : National Mango Day (Australia)
  260. : National Tequila Day (Australia)
  261. : International Self-Care Day (Australia)
  262. : Shark Week (Australia)
  263. : Global Tiger Day (Australia)
  264. : Gastroschisis Awareness Day (Australia)
  265. : A Day in Archaeology (UK)
  266. : Black Tot Day (UK)
  267. : Yorkshire Day (UK)
  268. : National Road Victim Month (UK)
  269. : Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month (Australia)
  270. : National Opportunity Day (UK)
  271. : International Cat Day (Australia)
  272. : National CBD Day (Australia)
  273. : Afternoon Tea Week (UK)
  274. : The Thoughtful Traveller Day (Australia)
  275. : Glorious Twelfth (UK)
  276. : National Prosecco Day (Australia)
  277. : Never Give Up Day (Australia)
  278. : National Secondhand Wardrobe Day (UK)
  279. : Notting Hill Carnival (UK)
  280. : UK Summer Bank Holiday (UK)
  281. : Gravy Wrestling Championship (UK)
  282. : Blood Cancer Awareness Month (UK)
  283. : Organic September (UK)
  284. : Urology Awareness Month (UK)
  285. : Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
  286. : Move More September (UK)
  287. : Festival of Learning Have a Go Month (UK)
  288. : Merchant Navy Day (UK)
  289. : International Vulture Awareness Day (Australia)
  290. : International Day of Charity (Australia)
  291. : National Read A Book Day (Australia)
  292. : National Payroll Week (UK)
  293. : International Literacy Day (Australia)
  294. : Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders National Awareness Day (Australia)
  295. : Emergency Services Day (UK)
  296. : Diverse Heritage Day (Australia)
  297. : National Hot Cross Buns Day (Australia)
  298. : National Eczema Week (UK)
  299. : World Lymphoma Awareness Day (Australia)
  300. : International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (Australia)
  301. : International Talk Like A Pirate Day (Australia)
  302. : Everywoman Day (UK)
  303. : World Rhino Day (International)
  304. : International Day of Sign Languages (International)
  305. : National Doodle Day (UK)
  306. : National Teaching Assistants’ Day (UK)
  307. : Macmillan Coffee Morning (UK)
  308. : European Day of Languages (UK)
  309. : Mesothelioma Awareness Day (Australia)
  310. : World Contraception Day (Australia)
  311. : World Tourism Day (Australia)
  312. : National Katsu Curry Day (UK)
  313. : World Heart Day (Australia)
  314. : National Sporting Heritage Day (UK)
  315. : World Vegetarian Day (Australia)
  316. : International Coffee Day (Australia)
  317. : National Longevity Day (Australia)
  318. : International Babywearing Week (Australia)
  319. : Black History Month (UK)
  320. : Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
  321. : CMT Awareness Month (UK)
  322. : Go Sober For October (UK)
  323. : International School Library Month (Australia)
  324. : National Cholesterol Month (UK)
  325. : National Home Security Month (UK)
  326. : Stoptober (UK)
  327. : International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD) (International)
  328. : World Animal Day (Australia)
  329. : Backcare Awareness Week (UK)
  330. : National Curry Week (UK)
  331. : World Space Week (Australia)
  332. : World Teachers Day (Australia)
  333. : National Badger Day (UK)
  334. : World Cerebral Palsy Day (Australia)
  335. : National Poetry Day (UK)
  336. : World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (Australia)
  337. : World Post Day (Australia)
  338. : Baby Loss Awareness Week (UK)
  339. : World Porridge Day (Australia)
  340. : International Day of the Girl Child (UK)
  341. : World Arthritis Day (Australia)
  342. : International Skeptics Day (Australia)
  343. : National No Bra Day (UK)
  344. : King Harold Day (UK)
  345. : Global Hand Washing Day (Australia)
  346. : Global Wave Of Light (UK)
  347. : International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (UK)
  348. : Anti Slavery Day (UK)
  349. : International Gin and Tonic Day (Australia)
  350. : World Osteoporosis Day (Australia)
  351. : International Sloth Day (Australia)
  352. : Apple Day (UK)
  353. : Reptile Awareness Day (Australia)
  354. : International Stammering /Stuttering Awareness Day (Australia)
  355. : International Stammering Awareness Day (Australia)
  356. : World Polio Day (Australia)
  357. : National Cheese Toastie Day (UK)
  358. : World Psoriasis Day (Australia)
  359. : Mischief Night (Australia)
  360. : Halloween (Australia)
  361. : National Pension Tracing Day (UK)

November 202639 events

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUKLung Cancer Awareness Month 2026UK · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUKMouth Cancer Action Month 2026UK · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMovember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness MonthAustralia · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUKPancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2026UK · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthNovember Awareness DaysUKVeg Pledge: Cancer Research UK fundraising guideUK · 1–30 Nov2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Stress Awareness Week 2026Australia · 2–6 Nov2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Spa Week 2026UK · 2–6 Nov2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekBusiness & FinanceUKTalk Money Week 2026UK · 2–6 Nov2–7 NovWeek2 Nov to 7 NovWeekEducation & YouthUKGreen Careers Week 2026UK · 2–7 Nov2–8 NovWeek2 Nov to 8 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Pathology Week 2026UK · 2–8 Nov3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekNovember Awareness DaysAustraliaGlobal Prebiotics Week 2026: dates and learning resourcesAustralia · 3–9 Nov3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAsk Your Pharmacist WeekAustralia · 3–9 Nov
4 Nov4 NovWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUKNational Stress Awareness Day 2026UK · Wed 4 Nov5 Nov5 NovThursdaySeasonalUKBonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)UK · Thu 5 Nov8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Radiology 2026Australia · Sun 8 Nov8 Nov8 NovSundayGlobal & NationalUKRemembrance Sunday 2026UK · Sun 8 Nov9–13 NovWeek9 Nov to 13 NovWeekBusiness & FinanceUKInternational Trade Week 2026 (United Kingdom)UK · 9–13 Nov9–13 NovWeek9 Nov to 13 NovWeekScience & TechnologyUKTomorrow’s Engineers Week 2026UK · 9–13 Nov10–16 NovWeek10 Nov to 16 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKAcupuncture Awareness Week 2026UK · 10–16 Nov11 Nov11 NovWednesdayGlobal & NationalUKArmistice DayUK · Wed 11 Nov13 Nov13 NovFridayBusiness & FinanceUKNational Personal Assistants Day 2026UK · Fri 13 Nov13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityUKBBC Children in Need 2026UK · Fri 13 Nov14 Nov14 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Diabetes Day 2026Australia · Sat 14 Nov15 Nov15 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Prematurity DayAustralia · Sun 15 Nov
15–21 NovWeek15 Nov to 21 NovWeekSafety & PreventionUKRoad Safety Week 2026UK · 15–21 Nov16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekFood & NutritionUKUK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026UK · 16–22 Nov16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekCancerAustraliaSepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week 2026Australia · 16–22 Nov18 Nov18 NovWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUKBlue Wednesday 2026UK · Wed 18 Nov18 Nov18 NovWednesdayCommunityUKHousing Day 2026: social housing and tenant voicesUK · Wed 18 Nov19 Nov19 NovThursdayCommunityUKCarers Rights Day 2026UK · Thu 19 Nov19 Nov19 NovThursdayNovember Awareness DaysUKWorld Toilet Day 2026UK · Thu 19 Nov20 Nov20 NovFridayLGBTQ+ & PrideAustraliaTransgender Day of RemembranceAustralia · Fri 20 Nov21 Nov21 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingUKSurvivors of Suicide Loss Day 2026UK · Sat 21 Nov21 Nov21 NovSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Television Day 2026Australia · Sat 21 Nov22 Nov22 NovSundayCancerUKCancer Support Scotland Day: current support informationUK · Sun 22 Nov25 Nov – 1 DecWeek25 Nov to 1 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNorth West Sexual Violence Awareness Week: support and datesUK · 25 Nov – 1 Dec
27 Nov27 NovFridaySeasonalAustraliaBlack FridayAustralia · Fri 27 Nov27 Nov27 NovFridayArts & CultureUKLancashire DayUK · Fri 27 Nov30 Nov30 NovMondayCountry National DaysUKSt Andrews Day 2026UK · Mon 30 Nov

December 202619 events

1 Dec1 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionUKBritish Curry Day 2026UK · Tue 1 Dec1–7 DecWeek1 Dec to 7 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAnger Awareness WeekAustralia · 1–7 Dec1–31 DecMonth1 Dec to 31 DecMonthCancerUKDecembeard 2026UK · 1–31 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026Australia · Wed 2 Dec3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Australia · Thu 3 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Soil Day 2026Australia · Sat 5 Dec7 Dec7 DecMondayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Civil Aviation Day 2026Australia · Mon 7 Dec8 Dec8 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Brownie Day 2026Australia · Tue 8 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayCommunityUKChristmas Jumper Day 2026UK · Thu 10 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Lager Day 2026Australia · Thu 10 Dec11 Dec11 DecFridayCommunityUKUNICEF Day for Change: fundraising guideUK · Fri 11 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Day of Neutrality 2026Australia · Sat 12 Dec
12 Dec12 DecSaturdayBusiness & FinanceUKNational Workplace Day of Remembrance 2026UK · Sat 12 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaArabic Language Day 2026Australia · Fri 18 Dec20 Dec20 DecSundayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Human Solidarity Day 2026Australia · Sun 20 Dec20 Dec – 5 JanWeek20 Dec to 5 JanWeekCommunityUKFestival of Winter Walks 2026UK · 20 Dec – 5 Jan25 Dec25 DecFridayReligious & FaithAustraliaChristmas Day 2026Australia · Fri 25 Dec26 Dec26 DecSaturdaySeasonalUKBoxing DayUK · Sat 26 Dec31 Dec31 DecThursdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaNew Years Eve 2026Australia · Thu 31 Dec

January 202716 events

1–31 JanMonth1 Jan to 31 JanMonthHealth & WellbeingUKDry January 2027UK · 1–31 Jan1–31 JanMonth1 Jan to 31 JanMonthAnimals & WildlifeUKVeganuary 2027UK · 1–31 Jan1–31 JanMonth1 Jan to 31 JanMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaThe Great Big Hearing Test 2027Australia · 1–31 Jan3 Jan3 JanSundayFun & QuirkyUKFestival Of Sleep Day 2027UK · Sun 3 Jan4 Jan4 JanMondayCommunityAustraliaWorld Braille Day 2027Australia · Mon 4 Jan5 Jan5 JanTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaNational Bird Day 2027Australia · Tue 5 Jan6 Jan – 12 FebMonth6 Jan to 12 FebMonthEducation & YouthUKBig Schools Birdwatch 2027UK · 6 Jan – 12 Feb10–16 JanWeek10 Jan to 16 JanWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Obesity Awareness WeekUK · 10–16 Jan11 Jan11 JanMondayHealth & WellbeingUKPaget’s Awareness Day 2027UK · Mon 11 Jan12 Jan12 JanTuesdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaKiss A Ginger Day 2027Australia · Tue 12 Jan14 Jan14 JanThursdayEducation & YouthUKSTIQ Day 2027UK · Thu 14 Jan21 Jan21 JanThursdayHealth & WellbeingUKRace Against Dementia Day 2027UK · Thu 21 Jan
21 Jan21 JanThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaSquirrel Appreciation Day 2027Australia · Thu 21 Jan22 Jan22 JanFridayArts & CultureUKNational Illustration Day 2027UK · Fri 22 Jan25 Jan25 JanMondayArts & CultureUKBurns Night 2027UK · Mon 25 Jan29Jan29 Jan29 JanFridayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Swedenborg Day 2027International · Fri 29 Jan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What awareness days are there in the UK in 2026?+

We list 364 UK awareness days, weeks and months in 2026. The key days table above shows the ones people look up most, and the full list of the next 12 months (252 single days, 65 weeks and 44 months) is grouped by month.

What is the next UK awareness day?+

The next UK awareness date is National Stress Awareness Day. See the table above for the rest of 2026 and 2027.

Are the 2027 UK awareness day dates out yet?+

Yes, for days with a fixed pattern (a set date, or for example the second Monday of a month) we show 2027 dates already. Days whose organisers announce new dates each year are added as soon as they are confirmed.

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