National Burn Awareness Day
A UK day in October that aims to prevent burns and scalds, especially to children, and shares first aid advice.
- UK
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- International (not marked)
OrganiserChildren's Burns Trust
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
National Burn Awareness Day is run by the Children's Burns Trust with the British Burn Association. It highlights common causes of child burns, such as hot drinks, and how to prevent them. The 2026 day fell on Wednesday 14 October.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 13 October 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Wednesday 11 October 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | Wednesday 10 October 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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