Allergy Awareness Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about allergies, their impact on individuals’ lives, and the importance of understanding, managing, and treating these conditions. The week serves as an opportunity to educate the public about different types of allergies, including food, seasonal, drug, and insect allergies, and to promote strategies for...
National Epilepsy Week is an annual UK campaign dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, a neurological condition affecting approximately 1 in 100 people. The week serves to educate the public, challenge misconceptions, and support those living with epilepsy and their families. What is National Epilepsy Week? National Epilepsy Week is a collaborative effort by UK...
Global MND Awareness Day is held every year on 21 June, the date of the summer or winter solstice depending on the hemisphere. The day was established by the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in some countries, and to push...
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Deafblind Awareness Week is held during the last week of June each year, anchored around the birthday of Helen Keller on 27 June. The week raises public understanding of the experiences of people with combined sight and hearing loss and showcases the contribution of the deafblind community. In 2026 the week runs from Sunday 21...
Children's Hospice Week is the UK's annual awareness week for children's hospices and palliative care services. Run by national charity Together for Short Lives, the week celebrates the work of children's hospices and raises vital funds for the families they support. In 2026 it takes place from Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June. What...
National Hydration Day takes place on 23 June each year, raising awareness of the importance of staying properly hydrated, particularly during the hot summer months and physical activity. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 23 June. The day was founded to honour a coach whose innovation helped athletes avoid the dangers of dehydration. What is...
National Day of Joy is an annual celebration that encourages people to pause, notice the small moments of happiness in everyday life, and share that feeling with others. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 24 June, landing as always on the last Wednesday of the month. The day was created and is run by Comfort...
World Wellbeing Week takes place from 24 to 30 June 2026, marking a global call for individuals, employers, and communities to consider the many dimensions of wellbeing. Founded in 2019, the week brings together HR teams, wellbeing leads, charities, and businesses to highlight physical health, mental health, social connection, purpose, financial security, and sustainable ways...
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, takes place on Friday 26 June 2026. The United Nations observance is led by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and is dedicated to strengthening action and cooperation toward a world free of drug abuse, with a focus...
Cancer Wellness Awareness Day takes place on Friday, 26 June 2026. The day recognises the role of social, emotional and practical support in cancer care, and encourages people living with cancer to connect with the wellness programmes and communities that help them cope beyond medical treatment. What is Cancer Wellness Awareness Day? Cancer Wellness Awareness...
National PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on 27 June. The day, which falls in the wider National PTSD Awareness Month, is dedicated to raising public understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder, reducing the stigma that prevents people from seeking help, and pointing those affected toward effective treatment. What is PTSD Awareness Day? National PTSD...
National HIV Testing Day takes place every year on 27 June across the United States. The observance encourages people of all ages to get tested for HIV, to know their status, and to connect with treatment and care if needed. It is one of the longest-running HIV awareness observances in the country, promoted by the...
Hug Holiday takes place on Monday, 29 June 2026, and encourages people to share a warm, caring hug with those who may need it most. The day was created to highlight the health benefits of hugging, with a particular focus on reaching out to elderly, unwell, isolated and lonely people who can go long stretches...
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 awareness of lung conditions, encouraging people to look after their respiratory health, and raising funds for research, advice, and support for the millions of people...
National Baby-Led Weaning Day takes place every year on 1 July. It encourages parents and caregivers to learn about baby-led weaning, an approach to introducing solid foods in which babies feed themselves soft, age-appropriate finger foods rather than being spoon-fed purées. The day was created to raise awareness of safe complementary feeding and to remind...
National Synesthesia Awareness Day takes place on 2 July 2026. The day raises public understanding of synaesthesia, a neurological trait in which one sense automatically triggers another, so that a person might see colours when they hear music or associate letters and numbers with specific hues. It exists to replace confusion and misdiagnosis with accurate...
Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day takes place every year on 2 July. It recognises the very common fear of public speaking and encourages people to confront and overcome the anxiety they feel when addressing an audience. The day offers a chance to talk openly about this widespread struggle and to share practical ways of...
Invisible Day is observed every year on 4 July. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 4 July. Created in 2004, the day invites people to imagine what they might do if they were unseen, and on a deeper level encourages everyone to step back from constant connectivity, take time for themselves, and pay attention to...
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