Awareness Family and relationships
National Adoption Week
A week starting on the third Monday of October that raises awareness of modern adoption and encourages people to consider adopting.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserYou Can Adopt
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
National Adoption Week is run by You Can Adopt, the national adopter recruitment campaign led by Adoption England. The 2026 week marks the centenary of the Adoption of Children Act in England and Wales.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 to 25 October 2026 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 18 to 24 October 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 16 to 22 October 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
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