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National Grief Awareness Week

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

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About the day

National Grief Awareness Week is run by The Good Grief Trust, which brings many UK bereavement charities together. The 2023 and 2025 weeks both ran from 2 to 8 December.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20262 to 8 December 2026UKSame date every year
20272 to 8 December 2027UKSame date every year
20282 to 8 December 2028UKSame date every year

If you need support now

In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.

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