The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but this is a myth. At Samaritans, they know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ – we all have our good days and our bad days, and those aren’t for the calendar to decide. So lets say […]
International Day of Acceptance takes place on the 20th of January every year as a powerful reminder of the importance of social acceptance and the inclusion of people with disabilities. This day is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society that recognises the abilities, contributions, and rights of all individuals, regardless of their physical or […]
Open up your heart … and your arms, this January 21st for National Hug Day! As you might guess, this day is an annual event dedicated to the underrated art form of the hug. We love all types of hugs, from the one-armed bro hug to full bear hugs. So let’s get hugging! The simplest and most […]
National Compliment Day takes place on the 24th of January every year as a wonderful opportunity to spread kindness and positivity through the simple act of giving compliments. This day encourages individuals to recognise and vocalise the good in others, reinforcing the power of positive words in uplifting spirits and strengthening connections. National Compliment Day […]
The 25th January is known nationally as Burns Night. Known in medieval Celtic culture as a story teller, verse maker and composer, the word ‘Bard’ has become synonymous with the world’s greatest poets. However, few are as celebrated as Scotland’s own ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns, who we pay tribute to on 25 January each […]
Holocaust Memorial Day (#HMD) takes place on 27 January each year and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Holocaust Memorial Day is a time when we seek to learn the lessons of […]
Dignity Action Day has now become Dignity Action Month, and is an annual observance dedicated to promoting and upholding the principles of dignity and respect in the delivery of care services, particularly in healthcare and social care settings. The month serves as a reminder of the importance of treating every individual with #Compassion, understanding, and […]
Statistically, in the UK, the first Monday in February is the day most likely for employees to call in sick – and has subsequently been coined ‘National Sickie Day.’ One of the reasons is the first payday since Christmas, “meaning people have been out celebrating all weekend with a particularly heavy one”. Since physical illness […]
