Dying Matters Awareness Week
A UK week in early May that encourages people to talk openly about death, dying and grief, and to plan ahead.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserHospice UK
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Dying Matters is a campaign run by Hospice UK. The awareness week ran from 5 to 11 May in 2025 and from 4 to 10 May in 2026.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 to 9 May 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 1 to 7 May 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 7 to 13 May 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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