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Awareness Days, events and support groups in 2025

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Neurodiversity
D&I
Diversity & Inclusion
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026
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October 6, 2026

A day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of cerebral palsy, promoting a global movement to ensure people with CP have the same rights, access, and opportunities as anyone else.

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Digital Accessibility
UNSDG
End Digital Poverty Day 2026
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October 7, 2026

A day dedicated to raising awareness and action to tackle digital exclusion, ensuring everyone has the access, skills, and confidence to use the internet.

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Health
Wellbeing
STiQ Day 2026
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October 7, 2026

A day dedicated to promoting the importance of quality assurance in the workplace and celebrating the work of quality professionals.

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Finance
Financial Wellbeing
Wellbeing
World Financial Planning Day 2026
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October 7, 2026

A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of financial planning for long-term financial security.

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D&I
LGBTQ+
Awareness Days
Diversity & Inclusion
International Lesbian Day 2026
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October 8, 2026

An awareness day celebrating lesbian history, diversity, and culture globally.

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Wellbeing
Health
World Sight Day 2026
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October 8, 2026

An annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.

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Mental Health
Family
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026
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October 9, 2026

A campaign to raise awareness about baby loss, support bereaved parents, and drive improvements in care and support for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

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D&I
Diversity & Inclusion
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026
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October 10, 2026

A week dedicated to raising awareness of hate crime, encouraging reporting, and standing in solidarity with victims.

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Charity
UNSDG
World Homeless Day 2026
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October 10, 2026

A day to raise awareness of homelessness, its causes, and the need for support, encouraging communities to get involved in supporting the homeless in their local area.

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Health
Wellbeing
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026
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October 10, 2026

A unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.

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Mental Health
Health
Social Changemaker
World Mental Health Day 2026
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October 10, 2026

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, observed on October 10th every year.

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UNSDG
International Day of the Girl 2026
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October 11, 2026

A UN observance to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world, promoting their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

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LGBTQ+
Diversity & Inclusion
D&I
National Coming Out Day 2026
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October 11, 2026

An annual civil awareness day for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people to celebrate coming out.

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OCD
Mental Health
OCD Awareness Week 2026
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October 11, 2026

A week dedicated to raising awareness of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), correcting misconceptions, and promoting effective treatment.

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Food & Drink
Chocolate Week 2026
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October 12, 2026

A UK-wide celebration of fine chocolate, involving events, tastings, and promotions to showcase quality chocolate products.

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Food & Drink
National Baking Week 2026
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October 12, 2026

A week dedicated to promoting the joy of baking, encouraging people to get into the kitchen and bake something to share.

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Health
Wellbeing
World Arthritis Day 2026
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October 12, 2026

A day dedicated to raising awareness of arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, promoting early diagnosis and treatment.

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Neurodiversity
D&I
Diversity & Inclusion
Accessibility
Dyspraxia Week 2026
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October 13, 2026

A week dedicated to raising awareness of dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), promoting support, and celebrating the skills of those affected.

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Education
UNSDG
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026
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October 13, 2026

A UN observance to raise awareness about the importance of reducing exposure to disasters and managing the risks faced by people and communities globally.

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Sustainability
Environment
Technology
International E-Waste Day 2026
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October 14, 2026

A global awareness day encouraging the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

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D&I
Diversity & Inclusion
Human Resources
Talent Management
Conflict Resolution Day 2026
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October 15, 2026

A global observance to promote conflict resolution, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to violence and litigation.

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Health
UNSDG
Global Handwashing Day 2026
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October 15, 2026

A global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of handwashing with soap as a key way to prevent diseases and save lives.

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D&I
Diversity & Inclusion
LGBTQ+
Spirit Day
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October 15, 2026

An annual observance encouraging millions of people to wear purple to show support for LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying.

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Diversity & Inclusion
D&I
Wear Red Day for Anti-Racism 2026
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October 16, 2026

A national day encouraging people to wear red and donate to Show Racism the Red Card, an anti-racism education charity.

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