• World Salt Awareness Week 2026

    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...

  • Foster Care Fortnight 2026

    United Kingdom , 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...

  • World Cocktail Day 2026

    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 2026

    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...

  • National Weaning Week 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    What is National Weaning Week? National Weaning Week takes place from the 13-17th May this year and the focus will be “Wean Wise, Gut Thrive”, championed by BioGaia, The Gut...

  • Food Allergy Awareness Week 2026

    United Kingdom , 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...

  • National Smile Month 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    National Smile Month is a joyous and meaningful annual event that aims to promote oral health and encourage everyone to embrace the power of a smile. This special occasion celebrates...

  • National TMS Therapy Awareness Day 2026

    International

    What is National TMS Therapy Awareness Day? National TMS Therapy Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for depression, depression with...

  • Peace Officers Memorial Day 2026

    United States , United States

    Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn United States observance dedicated to honoring federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty....

  • International Day of Families 2026

    International

    International Day of Families is observed globally each year on May 15. It’s a day to reflect on the role families play in building strong, connected communities. Whether chosen or...

  • National Defence Transportation Day 2026

    United States , United States

    National Defense Transportation Day is a United States observance that honors the critical role of transportation in supporting national security and economic prosperity. It highlights the contributions of professionals across...

  • Endangered Species Day 2026

    International

    Endangered Species Day takes place on Friday, 15 May 2026, marking the 21st annual observance of this global day of action dedicated to protecting threatened and endangered wildlife. Organised by...

  • National Pizza Party Day 2026

    United States , United States

    National Pizza Party Day is celebrated on the third Friday in May each year, falling on Friday, 15 May in 2026. Observed primarily in the United States, the day encourages...

  • Tourettes Awareness Month 2026

    International

    May 15th to June 15th is Tourette’s Awareness Month 2026, a period dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome (TS). This month-long observance focuses on educating the public,...

  • Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trousers Day 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trousers Day is a delightfully quirky annual fundraiser that encourages people to wear their most eccentric trousers to support sick children and their families. Organized by...

  • Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is a UK-wide initiative dedicated to increasing understanding of spinal cord injury (SCI) and promoting the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people living with SCI....

  • Hats For Headway 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    What is Hats for Headway? Hats for Headway is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign run by Headway, the brain injury association. The event encourages people across the United Kingdom...

  • National Doughnut Week 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    What is National Doughnut Week? National Doughnut Week is an event which takes place annually with the aim of raising funds for The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a...

  • World Hypertension Day 2026

    International

    World Hypertension Day is a global health awareness initiative focused on educating the public about the dangers of high blood pressure and promoting the importance of regular monitoring and healthy...

  • IDAHOBIT 2026

    International

    IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia — takes place on 17 May each year. Observed in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide, it marks the...