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  1. October 2026

  2. Monday 19 October 2026

    • Navratri

      Religious and cultural11 to 19 October 2026

      Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival in autumn honouring the goddess Durga, famous for Garba and Dandiya dancing.

    • Scams Awareness Fortnight

      Awareness12 to 25 October 2026

      Citizens Advice's annual campaign helping people spot, report and recover from scams, running 12 to 25 October in 2026.

    • Get Online Week

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2026

      A UK week in October that promotes digital inclusion and helps people build online skills, held from 19 to 25 October in 2026.

    • National Adoption Week

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2026

      A week starting on the third Monday of October that raises awareness of modern adoption and encourages people to consider adopting.

  3. Tuesday 20 October 2026

    • Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

      Religious and cultural

      Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is the Hindu festival on the day after Navratri celebrating the victory of good over evil.

    • World Osteoporosis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 October that raises awareness of osteoporosis, bone health and the prevention of fractures.

  4. Wednesday 21 October 2026

    • Apple Day

      Awareness

      Held on 21 October, Apple Day celebrates apples, orchards and local varieties, with tastings, fairs and identification events across the UK.

    • Green Libraries Week

      Awareness21 to 28 October 2026

      A UK week in October that shows how libraries help communities act on climate and sustainability, held from 21 to 28 October in 2026.

  5. Thursday 22 October 2026

  6. Friday 23 October 2026

    • International Day of the Snow Leopard

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Snow Leopard on 23 October raises awareness of threats to the snow leopard and the need to protect it.

    • Wear it Pink

      Awareness

      Wear it Pink is Breast Cancer Now's fundraising day in October when people wear pink to support breast cancer research, held on Friday 23 October 2026.

  7. Saturday 24 October 2026

    • Disarmament Week

      Awareness24 to 30 October 2026

      Disarmament Week, 24 to 30 October, raises public awareness of disarmament and its role in peace and protecting civilians.

    • Global Media and Information Literacy Week

      Awareness24 to 31 October 2026

      Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24 to 31 October, helps people find, judge and share information responsibly.

    • United Nations Day

      Awareness

      United Nations Day on 24 October marks the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force in 1945.

    • World Development Information Day

      Awareness

      World Development Information Day on 24 October draws attention to development problems and the need for international cooperation.

    • World Polio Day

      Awareness

      World Polio Day on 24 October each year marks progress towards ending polio and raises funds for vaccination.

  8. Monday 26 October 2026

    • Intersex Awareness Day

      Awareness

      Held on 26 October, Intersex Awareness Day raises awareness of intersex people and calls for an end to unnecessary medical interventions without consent.

    • UK Sausage Week

      Commercial and retail26 October to 1 November 2026

      An annual week celebrating British sausages and the butchers and producers who make them, with a national competition. The 2026 week runs 26 October to 1 November.

  9. Tuesday 27 October 2026

    • National Black Cat Day

      Awareness

      A Cats Protection day on 27 October celebrating black cats, which often wait longer to be adopted.

    • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

      Awareness

      The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October highlights the urgent need to preserve film, sound and video records.

  10. Wednesday 28 October 2026

    • International Animation Day

      Awareness

      International Animation Day on 28 October celebrates animated film, marking the first public projection of moving images by Emile Reynaud in Paris in 1892.

  11. Thursday 29 October 2026

    • International Day of Care and Support

      Awareness

      The International Day of Care and Support on 29 October recognises the value of care work and calls for investment in care systems.

    • World Psoriasis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 29 October that raises awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and challenges stigma around them.

    • World Stroke Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 29 October to raise awareness of stroke, its warning signs and how it can be prevented.

  12. Saturday 31 October 2026

    • Halloween

      Commercial and retail

      The evening of 31 October, known for costumes, pumpkins and trick or treating.

    • World Cities Day

      Awareness

      World Cities Day on 31 October draws attention to urbanisation and how to make cities sustainable and good places to live.

  13. November 2026

  14. Sunday 1 November 2026

    • All Saints' Day

      Religious and cultural

      All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian festival honouring all saints, known and unknown.

    • World Vegan Day

      Awareness

      World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.

  15. Monday 2 November 2026

    • All Souls' Day

      Religious and cultural

      All Souls' Day on 2 November is when many Christians remember and pray for those who have died.

    • Ask Your Pharmacist Week

      Awareness2 to 8 November 2026

      A UK week in early November from the National Pharmacy Association promoting the services of local pharmacies.

    • Get the Nation Learning Week

      Awareness2 to 6 November 2026

      A UK week in November that encourages adults to take up learning, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.

    • International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

      Awareness

      On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.

    • International Stress Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 6 November 2026

      A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.

    • Sugar Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 8 November 2026

      A UK week from Action on Sugar highlighting the sugar hidden in everyday food and drink.

    • Talk Money Week

      Awareness2 to 6 November 2026

      A UK week each November that encourages people to talk more openly about money, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.

    • Youth Work Week

      Awareness2 to 8 November 2026

      A UK week in early November that celebrates youth work and the people and places that support young people.

  16. Tuesday 3 November 2026

    • Purple Tuesday

      Awareness

      An accessibility day on the first Tuesday of November when organisations commit to improving the experience of disabled customers.

  17. Thursday 5 November 2026

    • Bonfire Night

      Religious and cultural

      Held on 5 November across the UK with fireworks and bonfires, remembering the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

    • World Tsunami Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.

  18. Friday 6 November 2026

  19. Sunday 8 November 2026

    • Bandi Chhor Divas

      Religious and cultural

      Bandi Chhor Divas is the Sikh festival of freedom, held on the same day as Diwali, falling on 8 November 2026.

    • Diwali

      Religious and cultural

      Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in October or November, the biggest date in the Hindu year.

    • Inter Faith Week

      Awareness8 to 15 November 2026

      A week each November promoting good relations and understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs, held 8 to 15 November in 2026.

    • International Day of Radiology

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.

    • Remembrance Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      The Sunday nearest Armistice Day, the second Sunday in November, when the UK remembers those who died in war, on 8 November 2026.

  20. Monday 9 November 2026

    • International Week of Science and Peace

      Awareness9 to 15 November 2026

      The International Week of Science and Peace, held in the week of 11 November, promotes links between science, cooperation and peace.

    • Living Wage Week

      Awareness9 to 15 November 2026

      A UK week each November when the new real Living Wage rates are announced and accredited employers are celebrated, held 9 to 15 November in 2026.

    • Tomorrow's Engineers Week

      Awareness9 to 13 November 2026

      A UK week each November showing young people the variety of careers in engineering, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.

    • Trustees' Week

      Awareness9 to 13 November 2026

      An annual week each November thanking charity trustees and encouraging more people to take on the role, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.

  21. Tuesday 10 November 2026

    • Hindu New Year (Annakut)

      Religious and cultural

      Hindu New Year, the day after Diwali in the Gujarati calendar, is marked with Annakut, a vast offering of food in temples.

    • NET Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.

    • World Science Day for Peace and Development

      Awareness

      World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.

  22. Wednesday 11 November 2026

    • Armistice Day

      Religious and cultural

      The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.

  23. Thursday 12 November 2026

    • World Pneumonia Day

      Awareness

      Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.

  24. Friday 13 November 2026

    • BBC Children in Need Appeal Night

      Awareness

      The BBC's annual televised fundraising night for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK, held on Friday 13 November 2026.

    • Trans Awareness Week

      Awareness13 to 19 November 2026

      A week from 13 to 19 November raising awareness of trans people and the issues they face, leading into Trans Day of Remembrance.

    • World Kindness Day

      Awareness

      World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

  25. Saturday 14 November 2026

    • World Diabetes Day

      Awareness

      World Diabetes Day on 14 November raises awareness of diabetes and how type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

  26. Sunday 15 November 2026

  27. Monday 16 November 2026

    • Anti-Bullying Week

      Awareness16 to 20 November 2026

      A week each November when schools focus on preventing bullying, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and held 16 to 20 November in 2026.

    • Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

      Awareness16 to 22 November 2026

      A UK week in mid to late November that warns about carbon monoxide poisoning and urges people to fit alarms and service appliances.

    • Global Entrepreneurship Week

      Awareness16 to 22 November 2026

      A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.

    • International Day for Tolerance

      Awareness

      The International Day for Tolerance on 16 November promotes respect for the world's diverse cultures and action against intolerance.

    • International Day of the Mediterranean Diet

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.

    • National Safeguarding Adults Week

      Awareness16 to 22 November 2026

      A UK week each November raising awareness of how to protect adults at risk from abuse and neglect, held 16 to 22 November in 2026.

    • Self Care Week

      Awareness16 to 22 November 2026

      A UK week in November that helps people learn how to look after their own health and use services well. The 2026 week runs 16 to 22 November.

  28. Wednesday 18 November 2026

  29. Thursday 19 November 2026

    • Carers Rights Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in November that helps unpaid carers understand their rights and the support available. The 2026 day is Thursday 19 November.

    • International Men's Day

      Awareness

      International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.

    • World Pancreatic Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.

    • World Philosophy Day

      Awareness

      World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.

    • World Toilet Day

      Awareness

      World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.

  30. Friday 20 November 2026

    • Africa Industrialization Day

      Awareness

      Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.

    • Transgender Day of Remembrance

      Awareness

      A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.

    • World Children's Day

      Awareness

      World Children's Day on 20 November is UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  31. Saturday 21 November 2026

    • National Tree Week

      Awareness21 to 29 November 2026

      The Tree Council's annual celebration that marks the start of the winter tree planting season, running 21 to 29 November in 2026.

    • World Television Day

      Awareness

      World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.

  32. Sunday 22 November 2026

    • Christ the King

      Religious and cultural

      Christ the King is the Christian festival on the Sunday before Advent, closing the church year; it falls on 22 November 2026.

    • Mitzvah Day

      Awareness

      A UK faith-based day of social action in November when people volunteer and give time to their communities.

  33. Monday 23 November 2026

    • UK Parliament Week

      Awareness23 to 29 November 2026

      A UK week in November encouraging people, especially young people, to learn about and engage with Parliament and democracy.

  34. Tuesday 24 November 2026

    • Guru Nanak Gurpurab

      Religious and cultural

      Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, on the full moon of Kartik in November.

    • World Conjoined Twins Day

      Awareness

      World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.

  35. Wednesday 25 November 2026

  36. Thursday 26 November 2026

    • World Sustainable Transport Day

      Awareness

      World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.

  37. Friday 27 November 2026

  38. Sunday 29 November 2026

  39. Monday 30 November 2026

  40. December 2026

  41. Tuesday 1 December 2026

    • Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

      Awareness1 to 7 December 2026

      A UK week from 1 to 7 December that raises awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

    • Giving Tuesday

      Awareness

      Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving and encourages people around the world to give time, money or skills to good causes.

    • GivingTuesday (UK)

      Awareness

      A global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate, volunteer or help others, on 1 December 2026.

    • World AIDS Day

      Awareness

      World AIDS Day on 1 December highlights the work to end HIV and AIDS and remembers those who have died.

  42. Wednesday 2 December 2026

    • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

      Awareness

      The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December focuses on ending modern slavery, including trafficking and forced labour.

    • National Grief Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 8 December 2026

      A UK week from 2 to 8 December that encourages open conversations about grief and points people to bereavement support.

  43. Thursday 3 December 2026

  44. Friday 4 December 2026

  45. Saturday 5 December 2026

    • Hanukkah

      Religious and cultural5 to 12 December 2026

      Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish festival of lights in December, marked by lighting one more candle each night.

    • International Volunteer Day

      Awareness

      International Volunteer Day on 5 December thanks volunteers and promotes volunteering for peace and sustainable development.

    • Small Business Saturday UK

      Commercial and retail

      A grassroots day on the first Saturday of December encouraging people to shop with and support small local businesses, held on 5 December 2026.

    • World Soil Day

      Awareness

      World Soil Day on 5 December raises awareness of healthy soil and its role in food security and nature.

  46. Monday 7 December 2026

    • International Civil Aviation Day

      Awareness

      International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December highlights the importance of air travel to economic and social development.

  47. Wednesday 9 December 2026

  48. Thursday 10 December 2026

    • Human Rights Day

      Awareness

      Human Rights Day on 10 December marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948.

  49. Friday 11 December 2026

    • International Mountain Day

      Awareness

      International Mountain Day on 11 December brings mountain issues, such as melting glaciers, to the attention of politicians and the public.

  50. Saturday 12 December 2026

  51. Monday 14 December 2026

  52. Tuesday 15 December 2026

    • World Turkic Language Family Day

      Awareness

      World Turkic Language Family Day on 15 December celebrates the shared languages and cultural roots of Turkic-speaking peoples.

  53. Friday 18 December 2026

    • Arabic Language Day

      Awareness

      Arabic Language Day at the UN on 18 December celebrates Arabic, one of the UN's six official languages.

    • International Migrants Day

      Awareness

      International Migrants Day on 18 December raises awareness of the challenges of migration and calls for safer and fairer systems.

  54. Saturday 19 December 2026

  55. Sunday 20 December 2026

  56. Monday 21 December 2026

    • World Basketball Day

      Awareness

      World Basketball Day on 21 December celebrates basketball and its power to bring people together.

    • World Meditation Day

      Awareness

      World Meditation Day on 21 December raises awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental health.

  57. Thursday 24 December 2026

    • Christmas Eve

      Religious and cultural

      Christmas Eve on 24 December is the evening before Christmas Day, when many churches hold carol, Christingle and Midnight Mass services.

    • International Anti-Cybercrime Day

      Awareness

      International Anti-Cybercrime Day on 24 December raises awareness of cybercrime and the UN convention to combat it.

  58. Friday 25 December 2026

    • Christmas Day

      Religious and cultural

      The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, held on 25 December and one of the biggest dates of the year for families and retailers.

    • Christmas Day bank holiday

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday across the UK.

  59. Sunday 27 December 2026

  60. Monday 28 December 2026

  61. Thursday 31 December 2026

    • New Year's Eve

      Religious and cultural

      New Year's Eve on 31 December is the last day of the year, marked with parties and midnight fireworks such as the London display.

  62. January 2027

  63. Friday 1 January 2027

  64. Monday 4 January 2027

    • 2nd January bank holiday

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday in Scotland.

    • World Braille Day

      Awareness

      World Braille Day on 4 January highlights braille as an essential means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.

  65. Wednesday 6 January 2027

    • Epiphany

      Religious and cultural

      Epiphany on 6 January is the Christian feast marking the visit of the Magi and the revealing of Jesus to the wider world.

  66. Thursday 14 January 2027

    • Makar Sankranti

      Religious and cultural

      Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival in mid-January marking the sun's move into Capricorn, known as Uttarayan in Gujarat.

  67. Friday 15 January 2027

    • Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab

      Religious and cultural

      Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab marks the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru, falling on 15 January 2027 in the SGPC calendar.

  68. Monday 18 January 2027

    • Brew Monday

      Awareness

      A UK day on the third Monday of January that encourages people to meet for a cup of tea and talk, in place of so-called Blue Monday.

    • Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

      Awareness18 to 24 January 2027

      A UK week in January that promotes HPV vaccination and cervical screening as ways to prevent cervical cancer.

    • Energy Savers Week

      Awareness18 to 24 January 2027

      A January week run by the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice with simple tips to cut home energy use and bills.

  69. Friday 22 January 2027

    • Big Garden Birdwatch

      Awareness22 to 24 January 2027

      The RSPB's annual weekend survey in late January when people count the birds in their garden or local green space for an hour.

  70. Saturday 23 January 2027

    • Tu BiShvat

      Religious and cultural

      Tu BiShvat, on 15 Shevat in the Jewish calendar, is the new year for trees, often marked by eating fruit and planting trees.

  71. Sunday 24 January 2027

    • International Day of Education

      Awareness

      The International Day of Education on 24 January celebrates the role of education in peace, development and fairer societies.

  72. Monday 25 January 2027

    • Burns Night

      Religious and cultural

      An evening on 25 January celebrating Scotland's national poet Robert Burns with suppers, haggis and readings of his work.

  73. Tuesday 26 January 2027

    • International Day of Clean Energy

      Awareness

      The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January calls for a fair and inclusive move away from fossil fuels towards clean energy.

  74. Wednesday 27 January 2027

  75. Thursday 28 January 2027

  76. Saturday 30 January 2027

    • National Storytelling Week

      Awareness30 January to 7 February 2027

      A UK celebration of oral storytelling that starts on the last Saturday of January, running from 31 January to 8 February in 2026.

    • World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 30 January that calls for action to end neglected tropical diseases, which affect more than a billion people.

  77. Sunday 31 January 2027

    • World Leprosy Day

      Awareness

      An international day on the last Sunday of January that raises awareness of leprosy and the stigma faced by people affected by it.

  78. February 2027

  79. Monday 1 February 2027

    • Children's Mental Health Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      A UK week in early February that helps schools, families and workplaces support the mental health of children and young people.

    • Electrical Fire Safety Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      A UK campaign in the first week of February that shares advice on preventing electrical fires at home, such as testing smoke alarms.

    • Race Equality Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      A UK week each February urging employers to take action on race equality at work, held 2 to 8 February in 2026.

    • Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      A UK week in early February raising awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence and the support available.

    • Tinnitus Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      A UK awareness week in early February run by Tinnitus UK, held 2 to 8 February in 2026.

    • World Interfaith Harmony Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      World Interfaith Harmony Week runs from 1 to 7 February and promotes understanding and goodwill between people of all faiths and none.

  80. Tuesday 2 February 2027

    • Candlemas

      Religious and cultural

      Candlemas on 2 February, also called the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, closes the Christmas and Epiphany season in many churches.

    • World Wetlands Day

      Awareness

      World Wetlands Day on 2 February raises awareness of wetlands, which support a large share of the world's wildlife and are vanishing fast.

  81. Thursday 4 February 2027

    • International Day of Human Fraternity

      Awareness

      The International Day of Human Fraternity on 4 February promotes dialogue and tolerance between people of different religions and cultures.

    • Time to Talk Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on the first Thursday of February that encourages people to have open conversations about mental health with friends, family and colleagues.

    • World Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 4 February that encourages people and governments to act on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

  82. Saturday 6 February 2027

  83. Monday 8 February 2027

    • International Epilepsy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Monday of February to raise awareness of epilepsy and the needs of people who live with it.

    • National Apprenticeship Week

      Awareness8 to 14 February 2027

      England's annual week celebrating apprenticeships and the employers and apprentices involved, held 9 to 15 February in 2026.

    • National HIV Testing Week

      Awareness8 to 14 February 2027

      A week each February in England encouraging people to test for HIV, with free tests available.

  84. Tuesday 9 February 2027

    • Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)

      Religious and cultural

      The day before Lent begins, marked in the UK by making pancakes. It falls 47 days before Easter Sunday.

    • Safer Internet Day

      Awareness

      A day each February promoting safe and positive use of technology for children and young people, held on 10 February 2026 and 9 February 2027.

  85. Wednesday 10 February 2027

    • Ash Wednesday

      Religious and cultural

      Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Christian year, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday.

    • International Day of the Arabian Leopard

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Arabian Leopard on 10 February raises awareness of a critically endangered big cat native to the Arabian Peninsula.

    • World Pulses Day

      Awareness

      World Pulses Day on 10 February celebrates beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas and their role in healthy diets and sustainable farming.

  86. Thursday 11 February 2027

    • International Day of Women and Girls in Science

      Awareness

      On 11 February the UN promotes full and equal access to science for women and girls, who remain under-represented in research.

    • Vasant Panchami

      Religious and cultural

      Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival in late January or February that welcomes spring and honours Saraswati, goddess of learning.

  87. Friday 12 February 2027

  88. Saturday 13 February 2027

    • World Radio Day

      Awareness

      World Radio Day on 13 February celebrates radio as the world's most widely used medium and its reach into remote communities.

  89. Sunday 14 February 2027

    • Valentine's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day for cards, flowers and gifts between partners, held on 14 February.

  90. Monday 15 February 2027

    • International Childhood Cancer Day

      Awareness

      Held on 15 February each year to raise awareness of cancer in children and teenagers and the support they and their families need.

  91. Wednesday 17 February 2027

    • Global Tourism Resilience Day

      Awareness

      Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17 February encourages countries to prepare tourism to withstand and recover from shocks and emergencies.

  92. Friday 19 February 2027

    • Care Day

      Awareness

      A day in February that celebrates children and young people with care experience across the UK and Ireland.

  93. Saturday 20 February 2027

    • Real Bread Week

      Awareness20 to 28 February 2027

      A nine day celebration of bread made without additives, run by the Real Bread Campaign each February, with the 2027 edition set for 20 to 28 February.

    • World Day of Social Justice

      Awareness

      The World Day of Social Justice on 20 February promotes fairness, decent work and social protection within and between countries.

    • World Pangolin Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Saturday in February, World Pangolin Day raises awareness of pangolins, which are threatened by trafficking for their scales and meat.

  94. Sunday 21 February 2027

    • International Mother Language Day

      Awareness

      International Mother Language Day on 21 February promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and learning in the language people know best.

    • Wales Week London

      Religious and cultural21 February to 7 March 2027

      A programme of events in London around St David's Day promoting Welsh business, culture and people.

  95. Monday 22 February 2027

    • Eating Disorders Awareness Week

      Awareness22 to 28 February 2027

      A UK week in late February that raises awareness of eating disorders and encourages people to seek help early. The 2027 week runs from 22 to 28 February.

    • World Encephalitis Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day on 22 February about encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, and the need for faster diagnosis and support.

  96. Saturday 27 February 2027

    • International Polar Bear Day

      Awareness

      Held on 27 February, International Polar Bear Day raises awareness of polar bears and the threat that Arctic sea ice loss poses to them.

    • Pokemon Day

      Commercial and retail

      Pokemon Day on 27 February marks the anniversary of the first Pokemon games, with announcements, store events and online broadcasts for fans.

  97. Sunday 28 February 2027

    • Rare Disease Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the last day of February that raises awareness of rare diseases and the people living with them.

  98. March 2027

  99. Monday 1 March 2027

    • National Butchers' Week

      Commercial and retail1 to 7 March 2027

      An annual week in early March celebrating independent butchers and their skills. In 2026 it ran 2 to 8 March.

    • National Careers Week

      Awareness1 to 6 March 2027

      A UK week each March promoting careers guidance and free resources for schools and colleges, held 2 to 7 March in 2026.

    • Self-injury Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A day on 1 March each year that raises awareness of self-harm, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support.

    • St David's Day

      Religious and cultural

      Wales's national day on 1 March, honouring its patron saint with daffodils, leeks, parades and school eisteddfodau.

    • World Seagrass Day

      Awareness

      World Seagrass Day on 1 March raises awareness of seagrass meadows, which shelter fish, protect coastlines and are being lost each year.

    • Zero Discrimination Day

      Awareness

      Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March, led by UNAIDS, celebrates everyone's right to live a full life with dignity, free from discrimination.

  100. Tuesday 2 March 2027

    • Test Day Please Delete

      Awareness

      A test listing used to check the organiser sign-up works. It should be rejected and deleted.

  101. Wednesday 3 March 2027

    • World Hearing Day

      Awareness

      A World Health Organization day on 3 March that raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promotes ear and hearing care.

    • World Wildlife Day

      Awareness

      World Wildlife Day on 3 March celebrates wild plants and animals and highlights the need to tackle wildlife crime and species loss.

  102. Thursday 4 March 2027

    • World Book Day (UK and Ireland)

      Awareness

      The UK and Ireland's annual celebration of reading for children, held on 5 March 2026 and 4 March 2027.

    • World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

      Awareness

      World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on 4 March highlights the role of engineers in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    • World Obesity Day

      Awareness

      A global day of action on 4 March that aims to improve understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

  103. Friday 5 March 2027

  104. Saturday 6 March 2027

    • Maha Shivaratri

      Religious and cultural

      Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva, a Hindu festival in February or March marked by fasting and night-long worship.

  105. Sunday 7 March 2027

    • Mother's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day to thank mums. In the UK it is Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter Sunday. In the USA it is the second Sunday in May.

  106. Monday 8 March 2027

    • Commonwealth Day

      Religious and cultural

      Commonwealth Day, on the second Monday in March, celebrates the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth.

    • Food Waste Action Week

      Awareness8 to 14 March 2027

      A UK week each March highlighting how much household food is thrown away and how to save it, held 9 to 15 March in 2026.

    • International Women's Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 March celebrating women's achievements and pushing for gender equality.

  107. Tuesday 9 March 2027

    • Eid al-Fitr

      Religious and cultural

      Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family meals and gifts.

  108. Wednesday 10 March 2027

    • International Day of Women Judges

      Awareness

      The International Day of Women Judges on 10 March promotes the full and equal participation of women at every level of the judiciary.

    • MAR10 Day

      Commercial and retail

      MAR10 Day on 10 March is Nintendo's yearly celebration of Mario, chosen because the date written as Mar 10 looks like the character's name.

    • No Smoking Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on the second Wednesday of March that encourages smokers to quit, backed by NHS stop smoking services.

    • Young Carers Action Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in mid March that raises awareness of young carers and calls for better support for them.

  109. Thursday 11 March 2027

    • University Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in March that focuses on the mental health of students and staff in universities. The 2027 day is Thursday 11 March.

    • World Kidney Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of March that raises awareness of kidney health and the prevention of kidney disease.

  110. Friday 12 March 2027

    • Great British Spring Clean

      Awareness12 to 28 March 2027

      A Keep Britain Tidy campaign each spring that asks people to pledge to pick up litter in their area, running 13 to 29 March in 2026.

  111. Sunday 14 March 2027

    • International Day of Mathematics

      Awareness

      The International Day of Mathematics on 14 March, Pi Day, celebrates the role of mathematics in everyday life and in science.

    • World Glaucoma Week

      Awareness14 to 20 March 2027

      A global week in March encouraging regular eye checks to catch glaucoma early, held 8 to 14 March in 2026.

  112. Monday 15 March 2027

    • Brain Awareness Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      A global campaign held in the third week of March to raise public interest in brain science, running 15 to 21 March in 2027.

    • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

      Awareness

      The International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 15 March promotes tolerance, respect for religious diversity and dialogue against anti-Muslim hatred.

    • Neurodiversity Celebration Week

      Awareness15 to 19 March 2027

      A week in March that encourages schools, universities and workplaces to recognise the strengths of neurodivergent people, held 15 to 19 March in 2027.

    • Nutrition and Hydration Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      An international week each March focused on good food and drink in health and social care settings.

    • Shakespeare Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      An annual week introducing primary school children to Shakespeare, held 23 to 29 March 2026 and 15 to 21 March 2027.

  113. Wednesday 17 March 2027

  114. Thursday 18 March 2027

  115. Friday 19 March 2027

    • Red Nose Day

      Awareness

      Comic Relief's fundraising day of comedy and red noses, held on Friday 20 March 2026.

    • World Sleep Day

      Awareness

      A global day in March, held on the Friday before the spring equinox, that highlights the importance of healthy sleep.

  116. Saturday 20 March 2027

    • Earth Hour

      Awareness

      A global lights-off hour at 8.30pm local time on a Saturday in late March, held on 28 March 2026 and 20 March 2027.

    • French Language Day

      Awareness

      French Language Day at the UN on 20 March celebrates the history, culture and use of French, one of the UN's six official languages.

    • International Day of Happiness

      Awareness

      The International Day of Happiness on 20 March recognises happiness and wellbeing as basic human goals that public policy should support.

    • World Oral Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 March promoting good oral health for people of all ages.

  117. Sunday 21 March 2027

    • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

      Awareness

      On 21 March the UN calls for action against racism, marking the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa.

    • International Day of Forests

      Awareness

      The International Day of Forests on 21 March celebrates forests of every kind and encourages events such as tree planting.

    • International Day of Nowruz

      Religious and cultural

      The International Day of Nowruz on 21 March marks the Persian new year, celebrated at the spring equinox by many communities worldwide.

    • International Day of Nowruz

      Awareness

      The International Day of Nowruz on 21 March marks the spring new year festival celebrated by millions across many countries.

    • Palm Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, when Christians remember Jesus entering Jerusalem and Holy Week begins.

    • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination

      Awareness21 to 27 March 2027

      From 21 to 27 March the UN encourages a week of solidarity with people fighting racism and racial discrimination.

    • World Day for Glaciers

      Awareness

      The World Day for Glaciers on 21 March raises awareness of glaciers, snow and ice and their vital role in the world's water supply.

    • World Down Syndrome Day

      Awareness

      World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March raises awareness of Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of people who have it.

    • World Poetry Day

      Awareness

      World Poetry Day on 21 March honours poets, promotes reading and writing poetry and supports linguistic diversity.

  118. Monday 22 March 2027

    • World Water Day

      Awareness

      World Water Day on 22 March focuses attention on fresh water and the billions of people still without safe water and sanitation.

  119. Tuesday 23 March 2027

    • Holi

      Religious and cultural

      Holi is the Hindu festival of colours in March, celebrating spring and the victory of good over evil.

    • Purim

      Religious and cultural

      Purim is a joyful one-day Jewish festival in late winter or early spring, celebrating the story of Esther.

    • World Meteorological Day

      Awareness

      World Meteorological Day on 23 March highlights the work of weather, climate and water services in keeping people safe.

  120. Wednesday 24 March 2027

  121. Thursday 25 March 2027

  122. Friday 26 March 2027

    • Good Friday (Christian observance)

      Religious and cultural

      Good Friday, two days before Easter Sunday, is the day Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

    • Good Friday bank holiday

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday across the UK.

    • Purple Day

      Awareness

      An international epilepsy awareness day on 26 March, when people wear purple and hold events to support those living with epilepsy.

    • Wear A Hat Day

      Awareness

      A UK fundraising and awareness day on the last Friday of March when people wear hats to support brain tumour research.

  123. Saturday 27 March 2027

    • World Theatre Day

      Awareness

      World Theatre Day on 27 March celebrates theatre worldwide, with an international message written each year by a leading theatre figure.

  124. Sunday 28 March 2027

    • Easter Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      The main Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with the spring full moon.

  125. Monday 29 March 2027

  126. Tuesday 30 March 2027

    • International Day of Zero Waste

      Awareness

      The International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March promotes cutting waste, reusing materials and moving towards a circular economy.

    • World Bipolar Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.

  127. Wednesday 31 March 2027

  128. April 2027

  129. Friday 2 April 2027

    • World Autism Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April promotes the rights, acceptance and full participation of autistic people.

  130. Sunday 4 April 2027

  131. Monday 5 April 2027

    • International Day of Conscience

      Awareness

      The International Day of Conscience on 5 April encourages people to reflect on their actions and build a culture of peace with love and conscience.

  132. Tuesday 6 April 2027

  133. Wednesday 7 April 2027

  134. Sunday 11 April 2027

    • World Parkinson's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Parkinson's held on 11 April, the birthday of James Parkinson.

  135. Monday 12 April 2027

  136. Wednesday 14 April 2027

    • Vaisakhi

      Religious and cultural

      Vaisakhi, usually on 14 April, is the Sikh new year and harvest festival marking the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.

    • World Chagas Disease Day

      Awareness

      World Chagas Disease Day on 14 April raises awareness of a neglected tropical disease that can silently damage the heart and gut.

  137. Thursday 15 April 2027

    • International Wellness Day

      Awareness

      International Wellness Day promotes affordable, inclusive wellness practices for body and mind. The UN lists it in mid April.

    • Ram Navami

      Religious and cultural

      Ram Navami is the Hindu festival in spring celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.

  138. Saturday 17 April 2027

    • World Hemophilia Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 17 April that raises awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.

  139. Sunday 18 April 2027

  140. Monday 19 April 2027

    • Allergy Awareness Week

      Awareness19 to 25 April 2027

      A UK week in April run by Allergy UK to raise awareness of allergy and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis.

    • Lesbian Visibility Week

      Awareness19 to 25 April 2027

      A week in April celebrating lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people and raising their visibility.

    • Mahavir Jayanti

      Religious and cultural

      Mahavir Jayanti is the main Jain festival, held in March or April to celebrate the birth of Mahavira.

    • MS Awareness Week

      Awareness19 to 25 April 2027

      A UK week in April when MS charities work together to raise understanding of multiple sclerosis, held 20 to 26 April in 2026.

    • National Stalking Awareness Week

      Awareness19 to 23 April 2027

      A UK week in April raising awareness of stalking and calling for better responses to victims.

  141. Tuesday 20 April 2027

    • Chinese Language Day

      Awareness

      Chinese Language Day at the UN on 20 April celebrates Chinese, one of the UN's six official languages, and promotes multilingualism.

    • Hanuman Jayanti

      Religious and cultural

      Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival in spring celebrating the birth of Hanuman, the devoted companion of Lord Rama.

  142. Wednesday 21 April 2027

    • International Day of Greening the Planet

      Awareness

      The International Day of Greening the Planet on 21 April is a new UN day focused on making the planet greener.

    • National Tea Day

      Commercial and retail

      A UK celebration of tea held on 21 April each year, with tea parties and events in cafes, pubs, hotels and tea rooms.

    • World Creativity and Innovation Day

      Awareness

      World Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April highlights how creative thinking and new ideas help solve problems and drive development.

  143. Thursday 22 April 2027

    • Earth Day

      Awareness

      Earth Day is held on 22 April each year, bringing people in more than 190 countries together to act for the environment.

    • International Girls in ICT Day

      Awareness

      International Girls in ICT Day, on the fourth Thursday of April, encourages girls and young women to study and work in technology.

    • International Mother Earth Day

      Awareness

      International Mother Earth Day on 22 April calls for living in harmony with nature and restoring damaged ecosystems.

    • Passover (Pesach)

      Religious and cultural22 to 29 April 2027

      Passover is the eight-day Jewish spring festival recalling the Exodus from Egypt, opening with the Seder meal.

  144. Friday 23 April 2027

    • English Language Day

      Awareness

      English Language Day at the UN on 23 April celebrates English, one of the UN's six official languages, on the traditional date of Shakespeare's birth and death.

    • Great British Beef Week

      Awareness23 to 30 April 2027

      An annual week starting on St George's Day, 23 April, that promotes British beef and the farmers who produce it, led by Ladies in Beef and AHDB.

    • Spanish Language Day

      Awareness

      Spanish Language Day at the UN on 23 April celebrates Spanish, one of the UN's six official languages, on the anniversary of Cervantes' death.

    • St George's Day

      Religious and cultural

      England's national day on 23 April, the feast of its patron saint St George.

    • World Book and Copyright Day

      Awareness

      World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April celebrates books and reading and recognises the role of copyright.

    • World Book Night

      Awareness

      An evening on 23 April when The Reading Agency encourages everyone to spend an hour reading, especially those who rarely do.

  145. Saturday 24 April 2027

  146. Sunday 25 April 2027

    • International Delegate's Day

      Awareness

      International Delegate's Day on 25 April recognises the work of diplomats who represent their countries at the United Nations.

    • World Malaria Day

      Awareness

      World Malaria Day on 25 April calls for sustained funding and political commitment to prevent, control and eliminate malaria.

  147. Monday 26 April 2027

  148. Wednesday 28 April 2027

  149. Thursday 29 April 2027

    • International Dance Day

      Awareness

      International Dance Day on 29 April celebrates dance in all its forms, falling on the birthday of the ballet reformer Jean-Georges Noverre.

    • International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes

      Awareness

      On 29 April the UN remembers people killed in earthquakes and promotes preparedness and safer buildings.

    • World Wish Day

      Awareness

      World Wish Day on 29 April marks the anniversary of the first wish granted by Make-A-Wish and raises funds to grant wishes for seriously ill children.

  150. Friday 30 April 2027

    • International Jazz Day

      Awareness

      International Jazz Day on 30 April celebrates jazz and its power to bring people together and promote peace and dialogue.

  151. May 2027

  152. Sunday 2 May 2027

    • Hedgehog Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 8 May 2027

      An annual week in early May raising awareness of the problems hedgehogs face and how people can help, held 3 to 9 May in 2026.

    • International Dawn Chorus Day

      Awareness

      A celebration of birdsong held on the first Sunday in May, when people get up early to listen to the dawn chorus.

    • Orthodox Easter

      Religious and cultural

      Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is the main festival of the Eastern Orthodox churches and often falls later than Western Easter.

    • World Tuna Day

      Awareness

      World Tuna Day on 2 May highlights the importance of sustainable tuna fishing for food security and the economy.

  153. Monday 3 May 2027

    • Deaf Awareness Week

      Awareness3 to 9 May 2027

      A UK week in early May promoting the inclusion of deaf people and awareness of hearing loss, held 4 to 10 May in 2026.

    • Dying Matters Awareness Week

      Awareness3 to 9 May 2027

      A UK week in early May that encourages people to talk openly about death, dying and grief, and to plan ahead.

    • Early May bank holiday

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday across the UK.

    • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

      Awareness3 to 9 May 2027

      A UK week in early May that raises awareness of mental health problems during pregnancy and after birth, and the support available.

    • National Hedgerow Week

      Awareness3 to 9 May 2027

      A week celebrating hedgerows and the wildlife they support, held in early May in 2026.

    • Water Saving Week

      Awareness3 to 7 May 2027

      A week of tips and campaigns to help people use less water at home, held 4 to 8 May in 2026.

    • World Press Freedom Day

      Awareness

      World Press Freedom Day on 3 May defends media independence and honours journalists who have lost their lives doing their job.

  154. Tuesday 4 May 2027

    • World Asthma Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the first Tuesday of May that raises awareness of asthma and better care for people living with it.

  155. Wednesday 5 May 2027

    • International Day of the Midwife

      Awareness

      A global day on 5 May celebrating midwives and calling for more investment in midwifery.

    • World Hand Hygiene Day

      Awareness

      Held on 5 May each year, WHO's day for promoting clean hands in health care to prevent infections picked up during treatment.

    • World Maternal Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the first Wednesday of May that raises awareness of mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.

    • World Portuguese Language Day

      Awareness

      World Portuguese Language Day on 5 May celebrates the Portuguese language and the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries.

  156. Thursday 6 May 2027

    • Ascension Day

      Religious and cultural

      Ascension Day falls on a Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday and marks Jesus ascending into heaven.

  157. Saturday 8 May 2027

  158. Monday 10 May 2027

    • Foster Care Fortnight

      Awareness10 to 23 May 2027

      A UK fortnight in May that highlights fostering and the need for more foster carers.

    • International Day of Argania

      Awareness

      The International Day of Argania on 10 May recognises the argan tree and its value for biodiversity and for rural women in Morocco.

    • Mental Health Awareness Week

      Awareness10 to 16 May 2027

      A UK week each May, usually starting on the second Monday, that encourages people to look after their mental health and talk about it.

    • Salt Awareness Week

      Awareness10 to 16 May 2027

      A UK week in May from Action on Salt about the health effects of eating too much salt.

    • Stop Loan Sharks Week

      Awareness10 to 16 May 2027

      A week in May that warns people about illegal money lenders and tells them where to get confidential help.

    • Sun Awareness Week

      Awareness10 to 16 May 2027

      A May week from the British Association of Dermatologists on sun protection and the early detection of skin cancer.

    • World Lupus Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 May that raises awareness of lupus and calls for earlier diagnosis, better care and more research.

  159. Wednesday 12 May 2027

    • International Day of Plant Health

      Awareness

      The International Day of Plant Health on 12 May shows how protecting plants from pests and disease helps end hunger and protect nature.

    • International Nurses Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 12 May, Florence Nightingale's birthday, recognising the work of nurses.

    • ME Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A day on 12 May that raises awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), also marked worldwide as World ME Day.

  160. Saturday 15 May 2027

    • International Day of Families

      Awareness

      The International Day of Families on 15 May raises awareness of the social, economic and demographic issues that affect families.

    • Love Your Local Market

      Commercial and retail15 to 30 May 2027

      A UK campaign each May encouraging people to shop at and trade on their local markets, run by NABMA. In 2026 it ran 15 to 30 May.

    • National Doughnut Week

      Awareness15 to 23 May 2027

      A May fundraising week in which bakeries, cafes and offices sell doughnuts to raise money for The Children's Trust. In 2026 it ran 16 to 24 May.

  161. Sunday 16 May 2027

    • Eid al-Adha

      Religious and cultural

      Eid al-Adha is the Muslim festival of sacrifice, held during the Hajj pilgrimage season on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.

    • International Day of Light

      Awareness

      The International Day of Light on 16 May celebrates the role of light in science, culture, education and sustainable development.

    • International Day of Living Together in Peace

      Awareness

      The International Day of Living Together in Peace on 16 May encourages people to accept differences and live together in unity and harmony.

    • Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

      Religious and cultural

      Pentecost, also called Whit Sunday, falls seven weeks after Easter Sunday and celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  162. Monday 17 May 2027

    • Action for Brain Injury Week

      Awareness17 to 23 May 2027

      A UK week in May run by Headway to raise awareness of acquired brain injury, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

    • British Sandwich Week

      Commercial and retail17 to 23 May 2027

      A May week celebrating the sandwich and the food to go trade, run by the British Sandwich and Food to Go Association, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

    • Dementia Action Week

      Awareness17 to 23 May 2027

      A UK week in May led by Alzheimer's Society that encourages people to act on dementia, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

    • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

      Awareness

      A global day on 17 May standing in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people and opposing discrimination.

    • Knife Crime Awareness Week

      Awareness17 to 23 May 2027

      A UK week in May that aims to show knife crime is preventable, with training, events and support for young people.

    • Learning at Work Week

      Awareness17 to 23 May 2027

      A UK week in May when employers run activities that help staff keep learning, held from 18 to 24 May in 2026.

    • National Epilepsy Week

      Awareness17 to 23 May 2027

      A UK awareness week in May run by Epilepsy Action, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

    • Walk to School Week

      Awareness17 to 21 May 2027

      A UK school week in May that encourages pupils to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school, held from 18 to 22 May in 2026.

    • World Hypertension Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 17 May that encourages people to check their blood pressure and to prevent and control high blood pressure.

    • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

      Awareness

      World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May explores how the internet and digital technology can benefit society and close the digital divide.

  163. Tuesday 18 May 2027

    • International Museum Day

      Awareness

      International Museum Day on 18 May highlights the role of museums in society, with museums worldwide running events around a yearly theme.

  164. Wednesday 19 May 2027

    • National Numeracy Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in May that encourages people to feel more confident with numbers, held on Wednesday 20 May in 2026.

    • World Fair Play Day

      Awareness

      World Fair Play Day on 19 May promotes respect, inclusion and fairness in sport, and opposes violence and doping.

  165. Thursday 20 May 2027

    • Global Accessibility Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the third Thursday of May encouraging everyone to think and learn about digital access and inclusion.

    • International Clinical Trials Day

      Awareness

      A day on 20 May recognising clinical research and the people who take part in trials.

    • Vesak (Buddha Day)

      Religious and cultural

      Vesak, recognised by the UN, is the most sacred Buddhist festival, held at the full moon in May.

    • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon

      Awareness

      The UN recognises Vesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists, which falls on the full moon in May and marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing.

    • World Bee Day

      Awareness

      World Bee Day on 20 May raises awareness of bees and other pollinators and the need to protect them and their habitats.

  166. Friday 21 May 2027

  167. Saturday 22 May 2027

  168. Sunday 23 May 2027

    • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

      Awareness

      The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on 23 May calls for action on a preventable childbirth injury that leaves many women injured and isolated.

    • Trinity Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      Trinity Sunday is the Christian festival of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, held on the Sunday after Pentecost, 56 days after Easter.

    • World Turtle Day

      Awareness

      Held on 23 May, World Turtle Day raises awareness of turtles and tortoises and the threats to their survival and habitats.

  169. Monday 24 May 2027

    • International Day of the Markhor

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Markhor on 24 May raises awareness of a threatened wild mountain goat of Central and South Asia.

  170. Tuesday 25 May 2027

    • Lag BaOmer

      Religious and cultural

      Lag BaOmer is a joyful Jewish day on the 33rd day of the Omer count, often marked with bonfires, parades and outings.

    • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories

      Awareness25 to 31 May 2027

      From 25 to 31 May the UN marks a week of solidarity with the peoples of the territories that are not yet self-governing.

    • World Football Day

      Awareness

      World Football Day on 25 May celebrates football as a tool for peace, inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls.

  171. Thursday 27 May 2027

    • Corpus Christi

      Religious and cultural

      Corpus Christi is a Christian feast giving thanks for Holy Communion, held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, 60 days after Easter.

  172. Saturday 29 May 2027

    • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

      Awareness

      The International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May honours peacekeepers and remembers those who have died serving under the UN flag.

    • National Children's Gardening Week

      Awareness29 May to 6 June 2027

      A week over the late May half term that encourages children to try gardening, with events at garden centres and gardens.

  173. Sunday 30 May 2027

    • International Day of Potato

      Awareness

      The International Day of Potato on 30 May celebrates one of the world's most important food crops and the farmers who grow it.

    • World MS Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for multiple sclerosis held on 30 May each year.

  174. Monday 31 May 2027

    • Spring bank holiday

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday across the UK.

    • World No Tobacco Day

      Awareness

      World No Tobacco Day on 31 May raises awareness of the harm caused by tobacco and the tactics of the tobacco industry.

  175. June 2027

  176. Tuesday 1 June 2027

    • British Tomato Fortnight

      Awareness1 to 14 June 2027

      A two week campaign in early June promoting tomatoes grown in Britain, run by the British Tomato Growers' Association. In 2026 it ran 1 to 14 June.

    • Global Day of Parents

      Awareness

      The Global Day of Parents on 1 June honours parents everywhere for their commitment to raising and protecting their children.

  177. Thursday 3 June 2027

    • World Bicycle Day

      Awareness

      World Bicycle Day on 3 June celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable and clean way to travel and stay healthy.

  178. Friday 4 June 2027

    • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

      Awareness

      On 4 June the UN acknowledges the suffering of children around the world who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.

    • The Big Help Out

      Awareness4 to 7 June 2027

      A UK volunteering weekend each June that invites people to try helping out locally, held alongside The Big Lunch from 5 to 8 June 2026.

    • The Big Lunch

      Awareness4 to 7 June 2027

      A UK-wide invitation to share food with neighbours on the first weekend in June, held 5 to 8 June in 2026.

  179. Saturday 5 June 2027

  180. Sunday 6 June 2027

    • Islamic New Year

      Religious and cultural

      Islamic New Year, the first day of the month of Muharram, begins the new year in the Islamic lunar calendar.

    • Russian Language Day

      Awareness

      Russian Language Day at the UN on 6 June celebrates Russian, one of the UN's six official languages, on the birthday of the poet Alexander Pushkin.

  181. Monday 7 June 2027

    • Carers Week

      Awareness7 to 13 June 2027

      A UK week in June that recognises unpaid carers and raises awareness of their needs. The 2027 week runs from 7 to 13 June.

    • Child Safety Week

      Awareness7 to 13 June 2027

      The Child Accident Prevention Trust's annual June campaign helping families prevent serious accidents to children, set for 7 to 13 June in 2027.

    • Neighbourhood Watch Week

      Awareness7 to 13 June 2027

      A UK week in early June that celebrates neighbourhood watch groups and encourages people to connect with their neighbours.

    • Volunteers' Week

      Awareness7 to 13 June 2027

      A UK-wide week starting on the first Monday of June to thank volunteers, set for 7 to 13 June in 2027.

    • World Food Safety Day

      Awareness

      World Food Safety Day on 7 June promotes action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks so that everyone has safe food.

  182. Tuesday 8 June 2027

    • World Oceans Day

      Awareness

      World Oceans Day on 8 June raises awareness of the impact of human activity on the ocean and the need to manage it sustainably.

  183. Thursday 10 June 2027

  184. Friday 11 June 2027

    • International Day of Play

      Awareness

      The International Day of Play on 11 June highlights play as a fundamental right of every child and vital for learning and wellbeing.

    • Shavuot

      Religious and cultural11 to 12 June 2027

      Shavuot is a two-day Jewish festival, seven weeks after Passover, marking the giving of the Torah at Sinai.

  185. Saturday 12 June 2027

    • Drowning Prevention Week

      Awareness12 to 19 June 2027

      The Royal Life Saving Society's June campaign teaching water safety before the summer holidays, set for 12 to 19 June in 2027.

    • Independent Bookshop Week

      Commercial and retail12 to 19 June 2027

      A UK and Ireland week in June that celebrates independent bookshops, set for 12 to 19 June in 2027.

    • World Day Against Child Labour

      Awareness

      The World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June focuses attention on ending child labour, which still affects around 138 million children.

  186. Sunday 13 June 2027

    • International Albinism Awareness Day

      Awareness

      International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June raises the voices of people with albinism and challenges discrimination and harmful myths.

    • LEAF Open Farm Sunday

      Awareness

      A June Sunday when farms across the UK open their gates so the public can see how food is produced, set for 13 June in 2027.

  187. Monday 14 June 2027

    • Bike Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      Cycling UK's annual week encouraging people to try cycling for everyday journeys and fun, held 8 to 14 June in 2026.

    • Book Week Scotland

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A national celebration of books and reading in Scotland, moving to June with the next edition from 14 to 20 June 2027.

    • Diabetes Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A UK awareness week in June run by Diabetes UK to help people understand diabetes and support those living with it.

    • Loneliness Awareness Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.

    • Men's Health Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A week in June ending on Father's Day that raises awareness of health problems affecting men and boys.

    • National Blood Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A week each June from NHS Blood and Transplant appealing for new blood donors in England.

    • Refugee Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A UK festival each June celebrating the contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary, held 15 to 21 June 2026 and 14 to 20 June 2027.

    • World Blood Donor Day

      Awareness

      World Blood Donor Day on 14 June thanks voluntary blood donors and raises awareness of the need for safe blood supplies.

  188. Tuesday 15 June 2027

  189. Wednesday 16 June 2027

  190. Thursday 17 June 2027

    • Clean Air Day

      Awareness

      The UK's largest air pollution campaign, held each June, with the 2026 day on 18 June.

    • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

      Awareness

      On 17 June the UN raises awareness of land degradation, desertification and drought and how to restore damaged land.

    • World Kidney Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day held on the third Thursday of June to raise awareness of kidney cancer and support for patients.

  191. Friday 18 June 2027

    • Employee Ownership Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in June that celebrates employee owned businesses, held on the third Friday of June, which was 19 June in 2026.

    • International Day for Countering Hate Speech

      Awareness

      On 18 June the UN encourages governments, organisations and individuals to identify, address and counter hate speech.

    • Sustainable Gastronomy Day

      Awareness

      Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June encourages local, seasonal and sustainable food choices that support farmers and cut waste.

    • The Great Get Together

      Awareness18 to 20 June 2027

      A weekend each June when communities hold get-togethers inspired by the late MP Jo Cox, held 19 to 21 June in 2026.

  192. Saturday 19 June 2027

    • English Wine Week

      Commercial and retail19 to 27 June 2027

      A nine day June celebration of wine made in England, coordinated by WineGB, with vineyard tours, tastings and retail events. In 2026 it ran 20 to 28 June.

    • International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

      Awareness

      On 19 June the UN calls for an end to sexual violence in conflict and honours victims, survivors and those working to stop it.

    • London Climate Action Week

      Awareness19 to 27 June 2027

      A nine day programme of climate events across London each June, bringing together business, government and community groups.

    • World Sickle Cell Day

      Awareness

      A UN recognised day on 19 June that raises awareness of sickle cell disorder and the people living with it.

  193. Sunday 20 June 2027

    • Father's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day to thank dads, held on the third Sunday in June in both the UK and the USA.

    • World Refugee Day

      Awareness

      World Refugee Day on 20 June honours refugees around the world and builds understanding of their circumstances and courage.

  194. Monday 21 June 2027

    • Cervical Screening Awareness Week

      Awareness21 to 27 June 2027

      A UK week each June that encourages people aged 25 to 64 to attend cervical screening when invited.

    • Insect Week

      Awareness21 to 27 June 2027

      A Royal Entomological Society week in late June that encourages people to discover and learn about insects.

    • International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

      Awareness

      On 21 June the UN recognises the solstices and equinoxes as symbols of fertility, food production and shared cultural heritage.

    • International Day of Yoga

      Awareness

      The International Day of Yoga on 21 June raises awareness of the health benefits of yoga and encourages healthier ways of living.

    • Learning Disability Week

      Awareness21 to 27 June 2027

      A UK week held in the third week of June by Mencap to celebrate people with a learning disability and challenge barriers they face.

    • Myeloma Awareness Week

      Awareness21 to 27 June 2027

      A UK week each June that helps people recognise the warning signs of myeloma, a blood cancer that is often diagnosed late.

  195. Tuesday 22 June 2027

    • Windrush Day

      Religious and cultural

      A UK day on 22 June marking the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants to British life.

    • World Rainforest Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 June, World Rainforest Day highlights the role of rainforests in the climate and biodiversity, and calls for their protection.

  196. Wednesday 23 June 2027

    • International Widows' Day

      Awareness

      International Widows' Day on 23 June draws attention to the experiences of widows and the support and rights they need.

    • International Women in Engineering Day

      Awareness

      A day on 23 June celebrating women engineers and encouraging more girls and women into engineering careers.

    • Reserves Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in June, the Wednesday before Armed Forces Day, recognising reservists who combine civilian jobs with military service.

    • United Nations Public Service Day

      Awareness

      United Nations Public Service Day on 23 June celebrates the value of public service and the people who deliver it.

  197. Thursday 24 June 2027

  198. Friday 25 June 2027

    • Day of the Seafarer

      Awareness

      The Day of the Seafarer on 25 June recognises the contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy.

  199. Saturday 26 June 2027

  200. Sunday 27 June 2027

  201. Monday 28 June 2027

    • Co-op Fortnight

      Awareness28 June to 11 July 2027

      A fortnight celebrating co-operative businesses across the UK, running 22 June to 5 July in 2026.

    • Rabbit Awareness Week

      Awareness28 June to 2 July 2027

      A UK week promoting better welfare for pet rabbits, held 22 to 26 June in 2026.

    • Small Charity Week

      Awareness28 June to 4 July 2027

      A UK week in late June that celebrates and supports small charities, with 2026 activity running from 22 June.

  202. Tuesday 29 June 2027

    • International Day of the Tropics

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Tropics on 29 June highlights the diverse ecosystems and cultures of tropical regions and the challenges they face.

  203. Wednesday 30 June 2027

    • International Asteroid Day

      Awareness

      International Asteroid Day on 30 June raises public awareness of the risk of asteroid impacts and how the world would respond.

    • International Day of Parliamentarism

      Awareness

      The International Day of Parliamentarism on 30 June celebrates parliaments and their role in upholding the rule of law and human rights.

    • National Writing Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in late June that invites people of all ages to write creatively, set for Wednesday 30 June in 2027.

  204. July 2027

  205. Thursday 1 July 2027

    • Community Energy Fortnight

      Awareness1 to 14 July 2027

      A two week campaign in early July that showcases community owned renewable energy groups across the UK.

    • Cycle to Work Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on the first Thursday of July that encourages people to ride a bike to work.

  206. Friday 2 July 2027

    • Action Mesothelioma Day

      Awareness

      Action Mesothelioma Day is held in early July to remember people affected by mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, held on Friday 3 July 2026.

  207. Saturday 3 July 2027

    • International Day of Cooperatives

      Awareness

      The International Day of Cooperatives, on the first Saturday of July, celebrates member-owned businesses and their role in fair and inclusive economies.

    • National Meadows Day

      Awareness

      A Plantlife day on the first Saturday of July celebrating wildflower meadows and calling for their protection.

  208. Monday 5 July 2027

    • Alcohol Awareness Week

      Awareness5 to 11 July 2027

      A UK week run by Alcohol Change UK each July to get people thinking about alcohol and its effects.

    • Great British Pea Week

      Awareness5 to 11 July 2027

      An early July week marking the peak of the UK pea harvest, run by the Yes Peas! campaign to encourage people to cook with British peas.

    • National School Sports Week

      Awareness5 to 11 July 2027

      A UK week each July when schools hold sports days and active events, set for 5 to 11 July in 2027.

  209. Tuesday 6 July 2027

    • World Rural Development Day

      Awareness

      World Rural Development Day on 6 July draws attention to sustainable development in rural areas, where much of the world lives and works.

    • World Zoonoses Day

      Awareness

      Held on 6 July, World Zoonoses Day raises awareness of diseases that pass between animals and people, marking Pasteur's first rabies vaccination in 1885.

  210. Wednesday 7 July 2027

    • World Kiswahili Language Day

      Awareness

      World Kiswahili Language Day on 7 July celebrates Kiswahili, spoken by more than 200 million people across East, Central and Southern Africa.

  211. Sunday 11 July 2027

  212. Monday 12 July 2027

  213. Wednesday 14 July 2027

    • Group B Strep Awareness Week

      Awareness14 to 20 July 2027

      Group B Strep Awareness Week raises awareness of group B strep infection in newborn babies, held from 8 to 14 July in 2026.

  214. Thursday 15 July 2027

    • World Youth Skills Day

      Awareness

      World Youth Skills Day on 15 July highlights the value of giving young people skills for work, decent jobs and enterprise.

  215. Saturday 17 July 2027

    • Festival of Archaeology

      Religious and cultural17 July to 1 August 2027

      A UK festival of archaeology events held over two weeks in July, which ran from 18 July to 2 August in 2026.

  216. Sunday 18 July 2027

    • Nelson Mandela International Day

      Awareness

      Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, his birthday, encourages people to take action in their communities in his honour.

  217. Monday 19 July 2027

    • Farm Safety Week

      Awareness19 to 23 July 2027

      A five day July campaign by the Farm Safety Foundation to cut deaths and injuries on UK farms. In 2026 it ran 20 to 24 July.

  218. Tuesday 20 July 2027

    • International Moon Day

      Awareness

      International Moon Day on 20 July marks the first human landing on the Moon in 1969 and promotes sustainable lunar exploration.

    • World Chess Day

      Awareness

      World Chess Day on 20 July celebrates chess as a game that builds goodwill, dialogue and cooperation between people.

  219. Thursday 22 July 2027

    • World Brain Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 22 July that raises awareness of brain health and neurological conditions.

  220. Friday 23 July 2027

    • Love Parks Week

      Awareness23 July to 1 August 2027

      A Keep Britain Tidy campaign celebrating parks and green spaces in England, held over about ten days from late July into early August.

  221. Saturday 24 July 2027

    • International Self-Care Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 24 July that promotes self-care as part of good health. The date reflects self-care being practised 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    • Samaritans Awareness Day

      Awareness

      Samaritans Awareness Day falls on 24 July each year, a date chosen to reflect that Samaritans volunteers are there to listen 24/7.

  222. Sunday 25 July 2027

  223. Wednesday 28 July 2027

    • World Hepatitis Day

      Awareness

      World Hepatitis Day on 28 July raises awareness of viral hepatitis and calls for a stronger global response.

  224. Thursday 29 July 2027

    • Global Tiger Day

      Awareness

      Held on 29 July, Global Tiger Day raises awareness of wild tigers and efforts to protect them and their habitats.

  225. Friday 30 July 2027

    • International Day of Friendship

      Awareness

      The International Day of Friendship on 30 July celebrates friendship between people, cultures and countries as a foundation for peace.

    • World Day against Trafficking in Persons

      Awareness

      The World Day against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July raises awareness of human trafficking and calls for better protection of victims.

  226. Saturday 31 July 2027

    • National Marine Week

      Awareness31 July to 15 August 2027

      The Wildlife Trusts' 16-day celebration of UK seas and coastlines, held 25 July to 9 August in 2026.

    • World Ranger Day

      Awareness

      Held on 31 July, World Ranger Day honours rangers killed or injured on duty and recognises their work protecting nature and cultural heritage.

  227. August 2027

  228. Sunday 1 August 2027

    • World Breastfeeding Week

      Awareness1 to 7 August 2027

      World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August, promotes breastfeeding and the support families need from communities, employers and governments.

    • World Lung Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 1 August that raises awareness of lung cancer risks, screening and treatment.

    • Yorkshire Day

      Religious and cultural

      A day on 1 August celebrating the historic county of Yorkshire, its people and traditions.

  229. Monday 2 August 2027

  230. Friday 6 August 2027

  231. Monday 9 August 2027

  232. Tuesday 10 August 2027

    • World Lion Day

      Awareness

      Held on 10 August, World Lion Day raises awareness of the decline of wild lions and gathers support for their conservation.

  233. Wednesday 11 August 2027

    • World Steelpan Day

      Awareness

      World Steelpan Day on 11 August celebrates the steelpan, the musical instrument from Trinidad and Tobago, and its cultural importance.

  234. Thursday 12 August 2027

    • International Youth Day

      Awareness

      International Youth Day on 12 August highlights the role of young people in building fair and sustainable societies.

    • Tisha B'Av

      Religious and cultural

      Tisha B'Av is the Jewish fast day on 9 Av mourning the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies.

    • World Elephant Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 12 August, World Elephant Day draws attention to threats facing Asian and African elephants, such as poaching and habitat loss.

  235. Sunday 15 August 2027

    • Assumption of Mary

      Religious and cultural

      The Assumption of Mary on 15 August is the Catholic feast celebrating Mary being taken up into heaven, a holy day of obligation.

    • VJ Day

      Religious and cultural

      Victory over Japan Day on 15 August marks the end of the Second World War in 1945.

  236. Tuesday 17 August 2027

    • Raksha Bandhan

      Religious and cultural

      Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival in August celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters with a protective thread.

  237. Thursday 19 August 2027

    • World Humanitarian Day

      Awareness

      World Humanitarian Day on 19 August honours aid workers and calls for the protection of people who deliver humanitarian help.

  238. Friday 20 August 2027

    • World Mosquito Day

      Awareness

      Held on 20 August, World Mosquito Day marks Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and highlights mosquito borne diseases.

  239. Saturday 21 August 2027

  240. Sunday 22 August 2027

  241. Monday 23 August 2027

  242. Wednesday 25 August 2027

    • Janmashtami

      Religious and cultural

      Janmashtami is the Hindu festival in August or September celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

  243. Friday 27 August 2027

    • World Lake Day

      Awareness

      World Lake Day on 27 August raises awareness of lakes and the need to manage and protect them sustainably.

  244. Saturday 28 August 2027

    • International Bat Night

      Awareness28 to 29 August 2027

      A celebration of bats on the last full weekend of August, with bat walks and talks across Europe and the UK.

  245. Sunday 29 August 2027

  246. Monday 30 August 2027

  247. Tuesday 31 August 2027

  248. September 2027

  249. Wednesday 1 September 2027

    • Love Lamb Week

      Awareness1 to 7 September 2027

      A UK campaign held 1 to 7 September each year to promote British lamb and the sheep farmers who produce it.

  250. Saturday 4 September 2027

    • Ganesh Chaturthi

      Religious and cultural

      Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival in late summer honouring Lord Ganesh, remover of obstacles.

  251. Sunday 5 September 2027

  252. Monday 6 September 2027

    • Know Your Numbers! Week

      Awareness6 to 12 September 2027

      A UK week each September that encourages adults to check their blood pressure and know their numbers.

    • National Payroll Week

      Awareness6 to 10 September 2027

      A UK week in early September that highlights the work of payroll professionals, held from 7 to 11 September in 2026.

    • Zero Waste Week

      Awareness6 to 10 September 2027

      A grassroots campaign in the first full working week of September that helps households and businesses cut waste, held 7 to 11 September in 2026.

  253. Tuesday 7 September 2027

  254. Wednesday 8 September 2027

    • Back British Farming Day

      Awareness

      An NFU day each September celebrating British food and farming and asking the public and politicians to support home grown produce. In 2026 it was 9 September.

    • International Literacy Day

      Awareness

      International Literacy Day on 8 September highlights literacy as a human right and the millions of people who still cannot read and write.

    • World Physiotherapy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.

  255. Thursday 9 September 2027

  256. Friday 10 September 2027

    • Heritage Open Days

      Awareness10 to 19 September 2027

      England's largest heritage festival each September, opening historic places for free, set for 10 to 19 September in 2027.

    • World Suicide Prevention Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.

  257. Saturday 11 September 2027

    • Open House Festival

      Religious and cultural11 to 19 September 2027

      A London festival in September when buildings across all 33 boroughs open to the public for free, held from 12 to 20 September in 2026.

  258. Sunday 12 September 2027

    • Onam

      Religious and cultural

      Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated in August or September with flower carpets and a large vegetarian feast.

    • United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation

      Awareness

      On 12 September the UN celebrates cooperation and the sharing of solutions between developing countries of the Global South.

  259. Monday 13 September 2027

    • Gas Safety Week

      Awareness13 to 19 September 2027

      An annual UK week raising awareness of gas safety and carbon monoxide risks at home, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Jeans for Genes

      Awareness13 to 19 September 2027

      Jeans for Genes is the annual fundraising campaign for people with genetic conditions, when supporters wear jeans, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Recycle Week

      Awareness13 to 19 September 2027

      A UK week every September encouraging households to recycle more and recycle right, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Remember A Charity Week

      Awareness13 to 19 September 2027

      A UK week in September that encourages people to think about leaving a gift to charity in their will, held from 7 to 13 September in 2026.

    • Sexual Health Week

      Awareness13 to 19 September 2027

      A UK week in September from the charity Brook on sexual health and relationships.

    • World Sepsis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 13 September that raises awareness of sepsis, how to prevent it and the need for early treatment.

  260. Wednesday 15 September 2027

    • International Day of Democracy

      Awareness

      The International Day of Democracy on 15 September is a chance to review the state of democracy around the world.

    • Mid-Autumn Festival

      Religious and cultural

      The Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, celebrates the harvest moon with mooncakes and lanterns.

    • National Fitness Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in September led by ukactive, when gyms, leisure centres and sports clubs offer free activities.

    • World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.

  261. Thursday 16 September 2027

  262. Friday 17 September 2027

    • Great British Beach Clean

      Awareness17 to 26 September 2027

      The Marine Conservation Society's week of volunteer beach cleans and litter surveys each September, held 18 to 27 September in 2026.

    • World Patient Safety Day

      Awareness

      World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.

  263. Saturday 18 September 2027

    • International Equal Pay Day

      Awareness

      International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.

    • London Design Festival

      Religious and cultural18 to 26 September 2027

      A citywide design festival held in London each September, set for 18 to 26 September in 2027.

  264. Monday 20 September 2027

    • Adult Learners' Week (Wales)

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A week in September celebrating lifelong learning in Wales, held from 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • Fairtrade Fortnight

      Awareness20 September to 3 October 2027

      A two-week campaign promoting Fairtrade products and fair pay for farmers and workers, held 21 September to 4 October in 2026.

    • Migraine Awareness Week

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A UK week in late September run by The Migraine Trust to show the real impact of migraine, held 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • National Eye Health Week

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A UK week in late September promoting good eye health and regular sight tests, held 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • National Inclusion Week

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A UK week each September that encourages employers to celebrate and take action on inclusion at work.

    • Organ Donation Week

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A UK week in September from NHS Blood and Transplant urging people to record their organ donation decision.

    • World Cleanup Day

      Awareness

      World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.

  265. Tuesday 21 September 2027

    • International Day of Peace

      Awareness

      The International Day of Peace on 21 September promotes peace as a human right and calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire.

    • World Alzheimer's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.

  266. Wednesday 22 September 2027

    • World Rhino Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.

  267. Thursday 23 September 2027

    • Bi Visibility Day

      Awareness

      A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.

    • International Day of Sign Languages

      Awareness

      The International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September promotes the recognition of sign languages and the rights of deaf people.

  268. Friday 24 September 2027

    • Macmillan Coffee Morning

      Awareness

      A UK fundraising day, usually the last Friday of September, when people host coffee mornings to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    • World Gorilla Day

      Awareness

      Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.

  269. Saturday 25 September 2027

    • British Food Fortnight

      Awareness25 September to 10 October 2027

      An annual autumn celebration of British food and produce, held 26 September to 11 October in 2026.

    • World Lung Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 25 September that promotes lung health and action on air pollution, smoking and access to care.

    • World Pharmacists Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 25 September recognising the role of pharmacists in health care.

  270. Sunday 26 September 2027

  271. Monday 27 September 2027

    • Fire Door Safety Week

      Awareness27 September to 1 October 2027

      A UK campaign in late September that explains how fire doors work and urges people to check, report and keep them closed.

    • World Tourism Day

      Awareness

      World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.

  272. Tuesday 28 September 2027

    • International Day for Universal Access to Information

      Awareness

      On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.

    • World Rabies Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 28 September, World Rabies Day raises awareness of rabies prevention, including dog vaccination, and supports the goal of ending human deaths from the disease.

  273. Wednesday 29 September 2027

  274. Thursday 30 September 2027

    • International Translation Day

      Awareness

      International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

    • Navratri

      Religious and cultural30 September to 8 October 2027

      Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival in autumn honouring the goddess Durga, famous for Garba and Dandiya dancing.

    • World Maritime Day

      Awareness

      World Maritime Day, held in late September, celebrates shipping and the seafarers who carry more than 80 per cent of world trade.

  275. October 2027

  276. Friday 1 October 2027

    • International Coffee Day

      Awareness

      International Coffee Day on 1 October celebrates coffee and calls for a fairer and more sustainable coffee sector for growers.

    • International Day of Older Persons

      Awareness

      The International Day of Older Persons on 1 October celebrates older people's contributions and looks at the challenges of an ageing world.

  277. Saturday 2 October 2027

    • International Day of Non-Violence

      Awareness

      The International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.

    • Rosh Hashanah

      Religious and cultural2 to 3 October 2027

      Rosh Hashanah is the two-day Jewish New Year, usually in September or early October.

  278. Sunday 3 October 2027

    • Silver Sunday

      Awareness

      A UK day on the first Sunday of October when community groups host free activities for older people.

  279. Monday 4 October 2027

    • Dyslexia Awareness Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      A UK week in early October run by the British Dyslexia Association to raise understanding of dyslexia, held 5 to 11 October in 2026.

    • Hospice Care Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      A UK week in early October that celebrates hospice care and the people who provide it, and raises awareness of hospice funding.

    • Kinship Care Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      A UK week in early October that recognises relatives and friends who raise children when parents cannot.

    • National Customer Service Week

      Awareness4 to 8 October 2027

      A UK week in the first week of October that recognises customer service staff and the value of good service, held from 5 October in 2026.

    • National Work Life Week

      Awareness4 to 8 October 2027

      Working Families' annual week encouraging employers and staff to focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, held 5 to 9 October in 2026.

    • World Animal Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 4 October, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards.

    • World Architecture Day

      Awareness

      World Architecture Day falls on the first Monday in October and focuses attention on architecture and the built environment, on 5 October in 2026.

    • World Habitat Day

      Awareness

      World Habitat Day, on the first Monday of October, looks at the state of towns and cities and everyone's right to adequate shelter.

    • World Space Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      World Space Week, 4 to 10 October, celebrates the benefits of space science and technology and inspires students to explore it.

  280. Tuesday 5 October 2027

    • World Meningitis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 5 October each year to raise awareness of meningitis, its warning signs and the goal of defeating it by 2030.

    • World Teachers' Day

      Awareness

      World Teachers' Day on 5 October celebrates teachers and looks at the support they need to do their jobs well.

  281. Wednesday 6 October 2027

    • National Badger Day

      Awareness

      A day on 6 October celebrating badgers and the threats they face, marked by Badger Trust during Brocktober.

    • World Cerebral Palsy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 6 October to recognise and act for the millions of people living with cerebral palsy.

  282. Thursday 7 October 2027

    • National Poetry Day

      Awareness

      The UK's annual celebration of poetry on a Thursday in early October, held on 1 October 2026.

    • National Vegetarian Week

      Awareness7 to 13 October 2027

      The Vegetarian Society's week encouraging people to try meat-free meals, held 1 to 7 October in 2026.

    • World Cotton Day

      Awareness

      World Cotton Day on 7 October raises the profile of cotton and its importance to farmers, trade and development.

  283. Saturday 9 October 2027

    • Baby Loss Awareness Week

      Awareness9 to 15 October 2027

      A week from 9 to 15 October that remembers babies who have died and raises awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

    • Bookshop Day

      Commercial and retail

      A UK and Ireland celebration of bookshops held on the second Saturday of October, which was 10 October in 2026.

    • Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

      Religious and cultural

      Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is the Hindu festival on the day after Navratri celebrating the victory of good over evil.

    • National Hate Crime Awareness Week

      Awareness9 to 16 October 2027

      A UK week each October encouraging people to report hate crime and stand together against it, held 10 to 17 October in 2026.

    • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

      Awareness

      Held on the second Saturday in October, this day calls for better hospice and palliative care services around the world.

    • World Migratory Bird Day (October)

      Awareness

      The October edition of World Migratory Bird Day, on the second Saturday of the month, celebrates migratory birds and the habitats they rely on.

    • World Post Day

      Awareness

      World Post Day on 9 October celebrates postal services and their role in daily life, business and national development.

  284. Sunday 10 October 2027

    • OCD Awareness Week

      Awareness10 to 16 October 2027

      An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.

    • World Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.

  285. Monday 11 October 2027

    • Flood Action Week

      Awareness11 to 17 October 2027

      An October week that urges people to check their flood risk, sign up for warnings and make a flood plan before winter.

    • International Day of the Girl Child

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October highlights the challenges girls face and promotes their rights and empowerment.

    • Scams Awareness Fortnight

      Awareness11 to 24 October 2027

      Citizens Advice's annual campaign helping people spot, report and recover from scams, running 12 to 25 October in 2026.

    • Yom Kippur

      Religious and cultural

      Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year, marked by a 25-hour fast.

  286. Tuesday 12 October 2027

    • Ada Lovelace Day

      Awareness

      An international day on the second Tuesday of October celebrating women in science, technology, engineering and maths, on 13 October 2026.

    • World Arthritis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 12 October that raises awareness of arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

  287. Wednesday 13 October 2027

    • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

      Awareness

      On 13 October the UN highlights how people and communities are reducing their exposure to disasters and building resilience.

    • National Burn Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in October that aims to prevent burns and scalds, especially to children, and shares first aid advice.

    • World Thrombosis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 13 October that raises awareness of blood clots, their risk factors and their warning signs.

  288. Thursday 14 October 2027

    • World Sight Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of October that draws attention to blindness, vision loss and access to eye care.

  289. Friday 15 October 2027

    • Global Handwashing Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 October promoting handwashing with soap as a simple way to prevent disease.

    • International Day of Rural Women

      Awareness

      The International Day of Rural Women on 15 October recognises the vital role of rural women in farming, food security and ending rural poverty.

  290. Saturday 16 October 2027

    • International Repair Day

      Awareness

      A day on the third Saturday of October when repair cafes and fixers hold events to promote repairing rather than replacing.

    • Restart a Heart Day

      Awareness

      Restart a Heart Day on 16 October each year aims to teach as many people as possible how to do CPR and use a defibrillator.

    • Sukkot

      Religious and cultural16 to 22 October 2027

      Sukkot is a seven-day Jewish harvest festival in autumn, when families eat in temporary outdoor huts.

    • World Food Day

      Awareness

      World Food Day on 16 October promotes action against hunger and for healthy, sustainable diets for everyone.

    • World Spine Day

      Awareness

      World Spine Day on 16 October each year highlights back and neck pain and promotes good spinal health.

  291. Sunday 17 October 2027

  292. Monday 18 October 2027

    • Anti-Slavery Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on 18 October that raises awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.

    • Get Online Week

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2027

      A UK week in October that promotes digital inclusion and helps people build online skills, held from 19 to 25 October in 2026.

    • National Adoption Week

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2027

      A week starting on the third Monday of October that raises awareness of modern adoption and encourages people to consider adopting.

    • World Menopause Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 18 October that raises awareness of the menopause and the support available to improve health at midlife.