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September 2030

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Running all month

Blood Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2030
Catch the Bus Month 1 to 30 September 2030
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2030
Doors Open Days (Scotland) 1 to 30 September 2030
Gynae Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2030
Open Doors (Wales) 1 to 30 September 2030
Organic September 1 to 30 September 2030
Scottish Food and Drink September 1 to 30 September 2030
Season of Creation 1 September to 4 October 2030
Second Hand September 1 to 30 September 2030
Urology Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2030
World Alzheimer's Month 1 to 30 September 2030

1Sun
Sunday 1 September 2030
- International Bat Night
  Awareness31 August to 1 September 2030
  
  A celebration of bats on the last full weekend of August, with bat walks and talks across Europe and the UK.
- Love Lamb Week
  Awareness1 to 7 September 2030
  
  A UK campaign held 1 to 7 September each year to promote British lamb and the sheep farmers who produce it.
2Mon
Monday 2 September 2030
- Know Your Numbers! Week
  Awareness2 to 8 September 2030
  
  A UK week each September that encourages adults to check their blood pressure and know their numbers.
- National Payroll Week
  Awareness2 to 6 September 2030
  
  A UK week in early September that highlights the work of payroll professionals, held from 7 to 11 September in 2026.
- Zero Waste Week
  Awareness2 to 6 September 2030
  
  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.
5Thu
Thursday 5 September 2030
- International Day of Charity
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Charity on 5 September encourages people and organisations to help others through volunteering and giving.
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls
  Awareness
  
  On 5 September the UN highlights the leadership, contributions and challenges of Indigenous women and girls around the world.
7Sat
Saturday 7 September 2030
- International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September calls for faster action to cut air pollution for health and climate.
- International Day of Police Cooperation
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September highlights the value of international cooperation between police forces.
- International Vulture Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.
- World Duchenne Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Duchenne Awareness Day on 7 September raises awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the needs of people with rare diseases.
8Sun
Sunday 8 September 2030
- 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.
9Mon
Monday 9 September 2030
- Gas Safety Week
  Awareness9 to 15 September 2030
  
  An annual UK week raising awareness of gas safety and carbon monoxide risks at home, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.
- International Day to Protect Education from Attack
  Awareness
  
  On 9 September the UN calls for schools, students and teachers to be protected from attack during conflict.
- Jeans for Genes
  Awareness9 to 15 September 2030
  
  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
  Awareness9 to 15 September 2030
  
  A UK week every September encouraging households to recycle more and recycle right, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.
- Sexual Health Week
  Awareness9 to 15 September 2030
  
  A UK week in September from the charity Brook on sexual health and relationships.
10Tue
Tuesday 10 September 2030
- 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.
11Wed
Wednesday 11 September 2030
- 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.
12Thu
Thursday 12 September 2030
- 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.
13Fri
Friday 13 September 2030
- 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.
14Sat
Saturday 14 September 2030
- Open House Festival
  Religious and cultural14 to 22 September 2030
  
  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.
15Sun
Sunday 15 September 2030
- 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.
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.
16Mon
Monday 16 September 2030
- Adult Learners' Week (Wales)
  Awareness16 to 22 September 2030
  
  A week in September celebrating lifelong learning in Wales, held from 21 to 27 September in 2026.
- Fairtrade Fortnight
  Awareness16 to 29 September 2030
  
  A two-week campaign promoting Fairtrade products and fair pay for farmers and workers, held 21 September to 4 October in 2026.
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  Awareness
  
  The International Day for Interventional Cardiology on 16 September raises awareness of heart disease and treatments such as angioplasty.
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN celebrates efforts to protect the ozone layer, which shields the Earth from harmful solar radiation.
- International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN promotes science and innovation in developing countries and calls for fairer access to technology.
- National Inclusion Week
  Awareness16 to 22 September 2030
  
  A UK week each September that encourages employers to celebrate and take action on inclusion at work.
- Organ Donation Week
  Awareness16 to 22 September 2030
  
  A UK week in September from NHS Blood and Transplant urging people to record their organ donation decision.
17Tue
Tuesday 17 September 2030
- World Patient Safety Day
  Awareness
  
  World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.
18Wed
Wednesday 18 September 2030
- International Equal Pay Day
  Awareness
  
  International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.
- National Fitness Day
  Awareness
  
  A UK day in September led by ukactive, when gyms, leisure centres and sports clubs offer free activities.
19Thu
Thursday 19 September 2030
- Cask Ale Week
  Commercial and retail19 to 29 September 2030
  
  An annual September celebration of cask beer in British pubs, with free tasters, tap takeovers and brewery events. In 2026 it ran 17 to 27 September.
20Fri
Friday 20 September 2030
- Great British Beach Clean
  Awareness20 to 29 September 2030
  
  The Marine Conservation Society's week of volunteer beach cleans and litter surveys each September, held 18 to 27 September in 2026.
- World Cleanup Day
  Awareness
  
  World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.
21Sat
Saturday 21 September 2030
- 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.
- International Red Panda Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.
- World Alzheimer's Day
  Awareness
  
  A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.
22Sun
Sunday 22 September 2030
- World Rhino Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.
- World Rivers Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day celebrates rivers and encourages people to help protect and restore them.
23Mon
Monday 23 September 2030
- Bi Visibility Day
  Awareness
  
  A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.
- Fire Door Safety Week
  Awareness23 to 27 September 2030
  
  A UK campaign in late September that explains how fire doors work and urges people to check, report and keep them closed.
- 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.
- Migraine Awareness Week
  Awareness23 to 29 September 2030
  
  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
  Awareness23 to 29 September 2030
  
  A UK week in late September promoting good eye health and regular sight tests, held 21 to 27 September in 2026.
24Tue
Tuesday 24 September 2030
- World Gorilla Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.
25Wed
Wednesday 25 September 2030
- 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.
26Thu
Thursday 26 September 2030
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  Awareness
  
  On 26 September the UN raises awareness of the threat nuclear weapons pose and calls for a world free of them.
- World Contraception Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 26 September that promotes awareness of contraception and informed choices about sexual health.
- World Environmental Health Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.
27Fri
Friday 27 September 2030
- 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 Tourism Day
  Awareness
  
  World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.
28Sat
Saturday 28 September 2030
- British Food Fortnight
  Awareness28 September to 13 October 2030
  
  An annual autumn celebration of British food and produce, held 26 September to 11 October in 2026.
- 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.
29Sun
Sunday 29 September 2030
- International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
  Awareness
  
  On 29 September the UN encourages action to reduce the food lost on farms and in supply chains and wasted in shops and homes.
- World Heart Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.
30Mon
Monday 30 September 2030
- International Translation Day
  Awareness
  
  International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

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