UK awareness days and key dates

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February 2029

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Ramadan 16 January to 13 February 2029
Heart Month 1 to 28 February 2029
LGBT+ History Month (UK) 1 to 28 February 2029
Raynaud's Awareness Month 1 to 28 February 2029
Lent 14 February to 31 March 2029

1Thu
Thursday 1 February 2029
- National Storytelling Week
  Awareness27 January to 4 February 2029
  
  A UK celebration of oral storytelling that starts on the last Saturday of January, running from 31 January to 8 February in 2026.
- 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 Interfaith Harmony Week
  Awareness1 to 7 February 2029
  
  World Interfaith Harmony Week runs from 1 to 7 February and promotes understanding and goodwill between people of all faiths and none.
2Fri
Friday 2 February 2029
- 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.
4Sun
Sunday 4 February 2029
- 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.
- World Cancer Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 4 February that encourages people and governments to act on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
5Mon
Monday 5 February 2029
- Electrical Fire Safety Week
  Awareness5 to 11 February 2029
  
  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
  Awareness5 to 11 February 2029
  
  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
  Awareness5 to 11 February 2029
  
  A UK week in early February raising awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence and the support available.
- Tinnitus Week
  Awareness5 to 11 February 2029
  
  A UK awareness week in early February run by Tinnitus UK, held 2 to 8 February in 2026.
6Tue
Tuesday 6 February 2029
- International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
  Awareness
  
  On 6 February the UN calls for an end to female genital mutilation, a human rights violation affecting millions of girls and women.
10Sat
Saturday 10 February 2029
- 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.
11Sun
Sunday 11 February 2029
- 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.
- Racial Justice Sunday
  Religious and cultural
  
  A day held on the second Sunday of February when churches reflect on racial justice and how to challenge racism.
- World Day of the Sick
  Religious and cultural
  
  A Catholic day of prayer on 11 February for people who are ill and for those who care for them.
12Mon
Monday 12 February 2029
- International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
  Awareness
  
  On 12 February the UN raises awareness of violent extremism that can lead to terrorism and the need for international cooperation to prevent it.
- 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
  Awareness12 to 18 February 2029
  
  England's annual week celebrating apprenticeships and the employers and apprentices involved, held 9 to 15 February in 2026.
- National HIV Testing Week
  Awareness12 to 18 February 2029
  
  A week each February in England encouraging people to test for HIV, with free tests available.
13Tue
Tuesday 13 February 2029
- 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.
- 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.
14Wed
Wednesday 14 February 2029
- Ash Wednesday
  Religious and cultural
  
  Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Christian year, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday.
- National Nest Box Week
  Awareness14 to 21 February 2029
  
  A week starting on 14 February that encourages people to put up nest boxes for garden birds before the breeding season.
- Valentine's Day
  Commercial and retail
  
  A day for cards, flowers and gifts between partners, held on 14 February.
15Thu
Thursday 15 February 2029
- 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.
16Fri
Friday 16 February 2029
- Care Day
  Awareness
  
  A day in February that celebrates children and young people with care experience across the UK and Ireland.
17Sat
Saturday 17 February 2029
- 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.
- 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.
20Tue
Tuesday 20 February 2029
- 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.
21Wed
Wednesday 21 February 2029
- 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 2029
  
  A programme of events in London around St David's Day promoting Welsh business, culture and people.
22Thu
Thursday 22 February 2029
- 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.
- World Thinking Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 22 February, when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world celebrate international friendship.
27Tue
Tuesday 27 February 2029
- 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.

February at a glance

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42 dates this month in the UK calendar.

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