Awareness Day Calendar
Dive into our interactive calendar, brimming with Awareness Days, Weeks, and Months! It's your one-stop destination to explore, search, and stay informed about the dates that matter.
We throw away a lot of food in our own homes, supermarkets throw surplus food away, and quite a lot of produce is deemed not ‘good enough’ to be sold to consumers.
For the whole month of May don’t mow your lawn! This is the perfect month for lazy gardeners and those that love wildlife.
The UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community face and educate others on how they can support them.
World Nursery Rhyme Week is a joyful and educational celebration of nursery rhymes that aims to promote early literacy skills and the importance of rhyming in children's development.
Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany.
Transgender Awareness Week, is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which memorialises victims of transphobic violence.
World Kindness Day is a global celebration dedicated to promoting kindness and compassion across communities.
UKDHM gives us an opportunity to raise awareness of the services available and to examine our approaches to disabled people.
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus
National Philanthropy Day is an annual observance on November 15 that is designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to celebrate charitable activities in the form of donated financial, in-kind, and volunteering support.
The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance day declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
National Road Safety Week (UK) is providing an opportunity for communities and organisations to engage in road safety initiatives.
International Leadership Week is about uniting a global community of people who are passionate about raising the standards of leadership practice for themselves and others.
International Students' Day is an international observance of the student community, held annually on 17 November.
International Men's Day is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence.
Oceans of Plastic is a global campaign and awareness initiative aimed at addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.
World Toilet Day is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is a day to memorialise those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
World Children's Day serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Carers Rights Day provides valuable information and support to carers, helping them understand their rights, access resources, and navigate the complex landscape of caregiving.
World Television Day is a global observance that celebrates the impact and importance of television as a medium for communication, information, and entertainment.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.
The purpose of National Tree Week, which is held to kick off the annual winter tree-planting season, is to encourage the public to plant trees and appreciate the beauty and importance of trees in our environment and life.
The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence campaign aims to raise awareness to prevent violence against women and girls.
It's an unofficial day to practice listening, encouraging us to make time to record our family and local community stories.
Saint Andrew's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas, is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November.
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV.
Decembeard is our annual sponsored beard grow, where men bravely ditch their shaving routines and grow a beard to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
National Grief Awareness Week is a compassionate and important observance dedicated to raising awareness about grief, providing support to those who are grieving.
Illumination Street Week is an annual celebration of festive lighting and decorations in communities and neighbourhoods.
British Curry Day in 2025 is on December 1. It's an annual day to celebrate the UK's love of curry and the South Asian communities who introduced it.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is a significant annual observance that focuses on eradicating modern forms of slavery.
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the last decade, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.