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United Kingdom Awareness Days & Events
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What is Community Garden Week? Community Garden Week is an annual celebration of community and school gardens across the United Kingdom, organised by Social Farms and Gardens, a UK-wide charity that supports communities to garden, farm, and grow together. The week shines a spotlight on the incredible variety of community gardens that bring people together...
Wear A Hat Day is a fun and engaging awareness event designed to raise funds for brain tumor research and to support those affected by brain tumors. This day encourages people to wear hats of all shapes, sizes, and styles to show their solidarity and to bring attention to the importance of funding brain tumor...
National Skipping Day will take place on Friday 24th March 2026 this year and is organised by Skipping Workshops. Over the years we have received a great deal of feedback from schools and it seems that participating schools fall into two groups: the first are those schools who promote playground skipping on a regular basis...
Purple Day is celebrated annually on March 26th to increase awareness about epilepsy and to support those living with the condition. This global event encourages people to wear purple and engage in activities that educate and inform others about epilepsy, aiming to reduce stigma and enhance understanding of this neurological disorder. What is Purple Day?...
What Is Tick Bite Prevention Week? Tick Bite Prevention Week is an annual awareness campaign held during the last week of March, dedicated to educating the public about the risks of tick bites and tick-borne diseases. The week encourages people to take preventive measures before the peak tick season begins in spring and summer. Ticks...
FND Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that affects the nervous system and how the brain sends and receives signals. FND can result in a wide range of neurological symptoms, including seizures, movement disorders, and sensory problems. This day aims to educate the public, support those living...
National Complementary Therapy Week 2026 is an event aimed at Celebrating Complementary Therapies and the amazing work and services offered by complementary therapists and the amazing work of complementary therapists and how they provide an invaluable service in supporting people with their health and well-being, in hospitals, hospices, and private clinics.Complementary Health Professionals, formerly known...
Every year in March, communities across the UK and far beyond unite for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day – a vibrant celebration of comedy, community, and compassion. This flagship event transforms laughter into empathy, raising vital funds to tackle poverty, mental health, and social injustice. What is Comic Relief / Red Nose Day? Comic Relief,...
The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the moment when day and night are approximately equal in length, symbolizing balance and the renewal of life. This event has been celebrated across cultures for centuries as a time of new beginnings, growth,...
Every year thousands of tots and infants aged 2-7 take part in a special Beep Beep! Day organised by their school, nursery, playgroup or childminder, to help save little lives. It’s a great way to engage children with the road safety basics through fun activities, while raising awareness among parents and the wider community about...
What is Train It Chooseday? Train It Chooseday is a new initiative by West Midlands Railway, encouraging people to ditch the car and hop on the train for one of their commutes each week. Launching in Birmingham with a week of free train travel from the 20th – 24th March, Train It Chooseday is arriving...
Sponsored by UK cycling charity Sustrans, The Big Walk and Wheel - Previously known as The Big Pedal is the UK's largest inter-school cycling and scooter-based challenge that aims to inspire and empower kids, teachers and parents to get on two wheels in order to make the daily trek to school. The Big Walk and...
What is Debt Awareness Week? Organised by the UK’s leading provider of free expert debt advice, StepChange Debt Charity, Debt Awareness Week (DAW) aims to increase awareness of debt, and the advice and solutions available to help. Research shows that 86% of people with debt feel ashamed and it holds them back from seeking help....
Disabled Access Day takes part every two years and is all about trying something new - 2026 is the next event #YouAndSomewhereNew. In 2015 Disabled Access Day began as a day to celebrate good access and created opportunities for people to try something new. The day was about highlighting the fantastic access that already exists...
Mothers Day (Mothering Sunday) is a historic observance with centuries of tradition rooted in the Christian calendar, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Unlike the commercialised “Mother’s Day” known in countries such as the United States, Mothering Sunday originated as a religious event but has since evolved into a heartfelt celebration of mothers and...
What is The Great British Spring Clean? Now into its eighth year, the Great British Spring Clean is Keep Britain Tidy’s annual national clean-up campaign. During the campaign, members of the great British public join forces with a range of partners – from big business and trusts to community groups and councils – to get...
English Tourism Week – Friday 14th – Sunday 23rd March 2026 VisitEngland is proud to lead the annual English Tourism Week campaign celebrating our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, and showcasing the quality, range and value of English tourism to stakeholders. The week provides an essential opportunity to raise awareness of the sector to key stakeholders including MPs, with VisitEngland working...
Conscious Day, observed on 13th March 2026 during B Corp Month, is a call to action for individuals, businesses, and communities to make intentional choices that create a better future for the planet and society. This day promotes mindful living, conscious business practices, and decision-making that prioritises sustainability, inclusivity, purpose, and impact. What is Conscious...
The pressure, challenges, and transitions of university life can sometimes be overwhelming. University Mental Health Day shines a light on the mental health issues faced by students, fostering open conversations and offering support to ensure that no student feels alone in their struggles. What is University Mental Health Day? University Mental Health Day is a...
In an era where technology intertwines with almost every aspect of our lives, the importance of introducing children to the world of coding cannot be overstated. Programming for Primaries shines a spotlight on this need, ensuring our young ones are equipped for the digital age. What is Programming for Primaries? Programming for Primaries is an...
Breathe easier and celebrate a smoke-free life. National No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day in the UK, aiming to inspire and support smokers to quit for good. For those considering breaking free from the hold of tobacco, this day presents the perfect opportunity to take that crucial step. What is National No...