UK awareness days and key dates

Awareness days, weeks and months, with bank holidays and the big commercial dates. Pick a country and the types you need, then subscribe in your own calendar.

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  1. Thursday 1 June 2034

    • British Tomato Fortnight

      Awareness1 to 14 June 2034

      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

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • World Milk Day

      AwarenessInternational

      An annual day on 1 June that recognises milk and the dairy sector as part of the global food supply.

  2. Friday 2 June 2034

    • The Big Help Out

      Awareness2 to 5 June 2034

      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

      Awareness2 to 5 June 2034

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

  3. Saturday 3 June 2034

    • World Bicycle Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  4. Sunday 4 June 2034

    • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • Trinity Sunday

      Religious and culturalInternational

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

  5. Monday 5 June 2034

    • International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

      AwarenessInternational

      On 5 June the UN raises awareness of the harm caused by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing to oceans and livelihoods.

    • Libraries Week (Libraries Change Lives)

      Awareness5 to 11 June 2034

      CILIP's annual week in early June celebrating public, school and specialist libraries and the difference they make to people's lives.

    • Neighbourhood Watch Week

      Awareness5 to 11 June 2034

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

    • Volunteers' Week

      Awareness5 to 11 June 2034

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

    • World Environment Day

      AwarenessInternational

      The United Nations day on 5 June for action to protect the environment, with a different host country and theme each year.

  6. Tuesday 6 June 2034

    • Russian Language Day

      AwarenessInternational

      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.

  7. Wednesday 7 June 2034

    • World Food Safety Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  8. Thursday 8 June 2034

    • Corpus Christi

      Religious and culturalInternational

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

    • World Oceans Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  9. Saturday 10 June 2034

  10. Sunday 11 June 2034

    • International Day of Play

      AwarenessInternational

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

  11. Monday 12 June 2034

    • Bike Week

      Awareness12 to 18 June 2034

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

    • Diabetes Week

      Awareness12 to 18 June 2034

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

    • Loneliness Awareness Week

      AwarenessInternational12 to 18 June 2034

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

    • Men's Health Week

      AwarenessInternational12 to 18 June 2034

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

    • National Blood Week

      Awareness12 to 18 June 2034

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

    • World Day Against Child Labour

      AwarenessInternational

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

  12. Tuesday 13 June 2034

    • International Albinism Awareness Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  13. Wednesday 14 June 2034

    • World Blood Donor Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  14. Thursday 15 June 2034

    • Clean Air Day

      Awareness

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

    • Global Wind Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Celebrated on 15 June to raise awareness of wind energy and its role in clean power, with events and site visits.

    • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

      AwarenessInternational

      World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June highlights the neglect, abuse and violence faced by older people.

    • World Kidney Cancer Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  15. Friday 16 June 2034

    • 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 of Family Remittances

      AwarenessInternational

      The International Day of Family Remittances on 16 June recognises the money migrant workers send home to support families and communities.

    • The Great Get Together

      Awareness16 to 18 June 2034

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

  16. Saturday 17 June 2034

    • English Wine Week

      Commercial and retail17 to 25 June 2034

      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.

    • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

      AwarenessInternational

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

  17. Sunday 18 June 2034

    • 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.

    • International Day for Countering Hate Speech

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • Sustainable Gastronomy Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  18. Monday 19 June 2034

  19. Tuesday 20 June 2034

    • World Refugee Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  20. Wednesday 21 June 2034

    • International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • International Day of Yoga

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • World Giraffe Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Held on 21 June, the longest day in the northern hemisphere, to raise awareness of giraffes and the threats they face.

    • World Hydrography Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Marked on 21 June to raise awareness of hydrography, the survey and charting of seas and waterways that keeps shipping safe.

  21. Thursday 22 June 2034

    • 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

      AwarenessInternational

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

  22. Friday 23 June 2034

    • International Widows' Day

      AwarenessInternational

      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

      AwarenessInternational

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

    • United Nations Public Service Day

      AwarenessInternational

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

  23. Saturday 24 June 2034

    • Armed Forces Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on the last Saturday in June to show support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and cadets, on 27 June 2026 and 26 June 2027.

    • International Day of Women in Diplomacy

      AwarenessInternational

      The International Day of Women in Diplomacy on 24 June celebrates women's role in diplomacy and calls for their full and equal participation.

    • Swift Awareness Week

      Awareness24 June to 2 July 2034

      A week of walks, talks and events in late June and early July to help protect swifts, a declining summer visitor.

  24. Sunday 25 June 2034

    • Day of the Seafarer

      AwarenessInternational

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

  25. Monday 26 June 2034

  26. Tuesday 27 June 2034

  27. Thursday 29 June 2034

    • International Day of the Tropics

      AwarenessInternational

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

  28. Friday 30 June 2034

    • International Asteroid Day

      AwarenessInternational

      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

      AwarenessInternational

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