Sober October is a month-long challenge where adults commit to abstaining from alcohol.

Devoted to raising funds for HEART UK and raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol.

People with dwarfism still face social and physical barriers that stand in the way of choices and opportunities.

October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school.

The International Day of Older People is observed on October 1 each year.

Dyspraxia and Verbal Dyspraxia; Strategies and Stories of Success We are extremely excited to announce our summer conference.

World Vegetarian Day is a day of celebration to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism

Every year on the first Wednesday in October, World Financial Planning Day is held to raise awareness about the importance of financial planning.

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and Samaritanism, the most important twenty-four hour period, known as the “Day of Atonement”.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is an annual campaign held in October that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established on 15 June 2007 according to United Nations General Assembly.

World Smile Day is a heart-warming global celebration dedicated to spreading happiness and encouraging acts of kindness.

No Disposable Cup Day is an opportunity for individuals and communities to engage in activities and campaigns promoting the use of reusable cups.

World Space Week is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition".

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4.

World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on 5 October to celebrate the work of teachers.

World Teachers' Day is held annually on October 5th to help celebrate teachers all over the world.

International Week of Happiness at Work is a holiday that’s all about bringing happiness back into the workplace.

Dyslexia Awareness Month was Created by The International Dyslexia Association and takes place over the entire course of October each year.

World Cerebral Palsy Day, which occurs annually on October 6, reminds us that there over 17 million people impacted by this disorder.

National Work Life Week is Working Families' annual campaign to get both employers and employees talking about wellbeing at work and work-life balance.

World Habitat Day is recognised by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.

International Lesbian Day, held on October 8, is a day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture.

World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment.

Every year the week ends with the Wave of Light on 15 October, a moment which commemorates all the much-loved and much-missed babies.

National Braille Week is a week to raise awareness of braille as a communication and literacy tool for people who are blind or visually impaired.

UK Malnutrition Awareness Week focuses on raising awareness about malnutrition issues and promoting preventative measures within the UK population.

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

This international day serves as a platform to advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness.

An awareness day for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate being their authentic selves.