Valentine's Day
2026-02-14
February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which was originally a Christian feast day in honour of St. Valentine, however in contemporary culture it’s more so a day that celebrates our loved ones but also our lost loved ones & the memories we’ve made with them.
Whether you’re celebrating romantic love for your partner, platonic love for a friend, or familial love for a member of your family, we hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

#ValentinesDay #CelebrateLove

National Love Your Pet Day
2026-02-20
On February 20th, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the Animal Kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviours is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals as pets.
According to a UK Pet Food report, 16.2 million (57%) of UK households reported owning a pet in January 2023, accounting for about 38 million pets total throughout the country. It only makes sense to commemorate something that’s so important to so many people, so on February 20th, we celebrate our pets with National Love Your Pet Day!
Pets have been a part of human life for thousands of years. Ever since we’ve made our first steps into civilisation, animals have been right there alongside us. And look at those faces! Who could blame us?
Nobody really knows exactly what animal the very first pet was. But, one animal, the wolf, lived alongside early humans for centuries. Even as far back as 12,000 years ago, dogs and cats were buried in their human counterparts’ graves. It seems that even early humans had a deep attachment to their furry friends.
Whether cats, dogs, birds, or even spiders, lets celebrate our furry/feathered friends and shower them with love and affection on this day!
#NationalLoveYourPetDay #AnimalWelfare #FurryFriends #PetsAreFamily #PetCare #SpoilYourPet

Care Day
2026-02-20
Care Day, observed on the third Friday in February is a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the vital work of #Carers and Caregivers who provide essential support to individuals in need, whether due to illness, disability, old age, or other circumstances. This day highlights the often unseen and underappreciated role that caregivers play in enhancing the quality of life for those they care for, ensuring that they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
#CareDay serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of caregiving, acknowledge the emotional and physical challenges caregivers face, and advocate for better support and resources for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. It also offers a moment to reflect on the importance of self-care for caregivers, as caring for others can sometimes come at the expense of their own well-being.
This day encourages communities, organisations, and individuals to express their gratitude, offer support, and promote policies that ensure carers have the resources they need to continue their work with health, strength, and compassion.
#ThankACaregiver #SupportCaregivers #CaregivingHeroes #CaringForOthers
Source: Care Day | Awareness Days

Eating Disorders Awareness Week
2026-02-23 - 2026-03-01
The 23rd February marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The week was established to raise awareness of eating disorders and to campaign for the improvement of the treatment in this field. A large part of the campaign is calling for all UK medical schools to introduce proper training on eating disorders, this type of change would improve access to treatment and break the pattern of misdiagnosis.
In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder That’s at least 1 in 50 people. And yet many people wouldn’t know how to spot the signs that someone has an eating disorder. This is important because the sooner someone is treated for an eating disorder the better their chance of making a full recovery.
The campaign aims to reach new audiences with the message that eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone – at any age, gender, or background – at any time.
So join us to raise awareness of this serious mental health condition and let people know that anyone can be affected by an eating disorder.
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #ARFID #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
Source: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Stand Up to Bullying Day
2026-02-27
Today, 27th February, is Stand Up to Bullying Day, launched in 2016 with the support of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. The day seeks to bring the nation together to take a collective stand against all forms of bullying, whether in school, the workplace, online or elsewhere. Bullying can have lasting effects on a person’s psyche, and it is important to recognize instances of bullying and put an end to them immediately.
One of the main tenets of Stand Up to Bullying Day is calling out others when their actions are unkind. So standing up to bullying isn’t as simple as not being a part of the problem, what’s imperative is having the courage to call out others. Standing up means being an upstander, not a bystander.
#AntiBullying #BeKind #AlwaysBeKind #CyberBullying

Source: INTERNATIONAL STAND UP TO BULLYING DAY – February 27, 2026 – National Today

Rare Disease Day
2026-02-28
RARE DISEASE DAY IS TAKING PLACE ON 28th FEBRUARY 2026
Did you know that there are 3.5 million people in the UK living with a rare condition? And that 1 in 17 people will be affected by a rare condition at some point in their lives?
Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.
Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a crucial role in building an international rare disease community—multi-disease, global, and diverse, yet united in purpose.
Though Rare Disease Day is patient-led, everyone—including individuals, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, industry representatives, and the general public—can participate in raising awareness and taking action for this vulnerable population in urgent need of attention.
By spreading the word on social media, organising events, illuminating buildings, monuments, and homes, sharing experiences online and with friends, calling on policymakers, and shining a light on people living with a rare disease, we collectively aim to change and improve the lives of 300 million people worldwide.
Why not get involved and share your story ! Write a blog, post your story on Social Media, speak at an event or fundraise for your cause.
#RareDiseaseDay #StoriesBehindTheStats #RareConditions #GeneticConditions
Source: Rare Disease Day 2026

National Endometriosis Awareness Month
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
National Endometriosis Awareness Month is observed from 1st March each year.

It helps to raise awareness about this condition that can be hidden and often unrecognised.

#Endometriosis is a disease that affects women when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows on the outer part of the uterus instead of inside it. Symptoms include pain, like dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic or abdominal pain. Endometriosis is known to lead to infertility. The prevalence rate ranges from 25% to 40% for women with subfertility.

National Endometriosis Awareness Month helps to spread information about endometriosis as a debilitating, and disabling disease. It recognises the consequences of living with endometriosis for the patient, care provider, and all those affected by the disease. This March, Endometriosis UK are hosting events for political representatives across all 4 nations to raise awareness of endometriosis with those in power. Take action by asking your elected representatives to attend events in March using our easy-to-use form.

#WomensHealth #Endo #EndoWarrior #Infertility #MenstrualHealth

Ending endometriosis starts by saying it | Endometriosis UK (endometriosis-uk.org)

National Women's History Month
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2026 celebrates Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.
It expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Honour: Celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements.

Educate: Raise awareness about the important historical and contemporary roles of women in shaping sustainable change.

Inspire: Empower individuals and institutions on how to take action toward sustainability, equity, and justice in their own spheres of influence.

Connect: Build bridges across generations, geographies, and disciplines to foster collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning.

Envision: Encourage a long-term vision for our future where women’s leadership is central to thriving communities and a healthy planet.

Who are the women in your community or organisation that you will honour?
Source: Women’s History Theme 2026 – National Women’s History Alliance

World Book Day
2026-03-05
The 5th March this year is World Book Day!
#WorldBookDay changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Their mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income. We want to see more children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings them.
#Literacy #WorldBookDay2026 #ReadingForPleasure
See: World Book Day 2026 – Ideas and Teaching Activities | National Literacy Trust

National Day of Reflection
2026-03-08
On 8th March 2026, let’s all come together for the 6th UK National Day of Reflection.
It was first celebrated in 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the first lockdown. It’s a special moment to remember everyone who died during the #Pandemic.
We’re encouraging everyone to take part in a minute’s silence, share the name of who you’re remembering on the day and plan a reflective event or activity.
It’s an opportunity to remember our loved ones who’ve died, support people who are grieving, and connect with each other. Please join us once again to mark the day with a minute’s silence at noon, a nationwide network of Walls of Reflection, and a series of grief-themed online programmes.

See : COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2026

Empathy Week
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-15
Empathy Week is an innovative educational festival that encourages students, educators, and communities to explore the power of #Empathy and how it can transform relationships, societies, and the world. Held annually, this week-long event brings together schools, communities, and global thought leaders to engage in various activities designed to develop empathy and emotional intelligence in young people.
Empathy Week offers a range of educational resources, including workshops, talks, and interactive sessions, to help participants understand the importance of empathy in everyday life. By incorporating storytelling, group discussions, and reflective exercises, the event provides students with the tools they need to build meaningful connections with others, resolve conflicts, and become compassionate leaders.
The goal of Empathy Week is not only to raise awareness but to create lasting change, fostering a generation of individuals who are mindful, kind, and capable of making a positive impact in their communities. Through these efforts, the event strives to build the #EmpathyGeneration, a global movement committed to using empathy to address social challenges and promote understanding.
#EmpathyGeneration #CompassionateLeadership #EducatingWithEmpathy #BuildingEmpathy
Source: Empathy Week | Awareness Days

Mother's Day
2026-03-15
Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day, is observed in The UK every year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which means it is a moveable feast. As such it is always three weeks before Easter Sunday.
It is a day for celebrating #Mothers and showering them with gifts and treats.
The origins of Mothering Sunday
Celebrations of motherhood go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Greeks had festivals honouring Rhea and Cybele, known as the mother goddesses, and the Romans celebrated mothers during the festival of Hilaria.
The roots of Mothering Sunday can be found in the church. It was originally a day when Christians would return to their ‘mother’ church, the church in their hometown, or where their family worshiped. As such it also became a time when wealthy landowners would give their younger servants the day off so that they could go home to attend church with their families.
In time, it evolved to become a church celebration of mothers and #Motherhood. It was a day when the church would pray for mothers and hand out flowers, commonly daffodils, to not only the mothers in the church but all women. It also became a more secular occasion, a time when people would not return home to attend church, but return home to spend time with their mothers.
No matter whether the day is referred to as #MotheringSunday or as #MothersDay, the principle message remains the same, respect and appreciate your mother and other women in your life who have helped you to become the person you are.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-22
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how #Neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

If we work together there is no limit to the change we can make.

It is time to recognise the many strengths and talents that come from thinking and perceiving the world differently. By celebrating the strengths of #Neurodivergent individuals, we can begin the seismic shift of changing the way neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported, empowering them to achieve their potential.
Together, we can change the narrative.

Source: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com)

St Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century.

The #Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On #StPatricksDay, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to #Ireland as a slave at 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people.

Source: When is St. Patrick’s Day 2026? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

First Day of Spring (Spring Equinox)
2026-03-20
The Spring Equinox occurs on the 20th of March, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The Spring Equinox varies its date slightly each year but typically falls around March 20th.
This astronomical event holds cultural and spiritual significance across various traditions, symbolising renewal, balance, and the awakening of nature. It’s a time of equal daylight and darkness, signalling the return of longer days and warmer temperatures. The Spring Equinox is celebrated as a time of new beginnings, growth, and rejuvenation.
To commemorate the Spring Equinox and embrace the spirit of renewal across social media and digital platforms, here are some content ideas:

Share stunning photos of springtime landscapes, flowers, and wildlife.
Offer tips for spring cleaning, gardening, and outdoor activities to celebrate the season.
Host virtual events or workshops focused on topics like mindfulness, meditation, and personal growth.
Share rituals or traditions from different cultures that honour the Spring Equinox.
Encourage followers to reflect on their intentions and goals for the season ahead.

#SpringEquinox #WelcomeSpring #NewBeginnings

Source: Spring Equinox – First Day of Spring | Awareness Days

British Summer Time Begins
2026-03-29
Daylight savings start today in the UK with the start of British Summer Time.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29th March 2026 than the day before. Meaning that there will be less light first thing and more light in the evening.
History of Daylight Savings:
‘Spring forward, fall back’. In spring, the clocks go forward one hour and British Summer Time begins. In autumn (fall), the clocks go back as British Summer Time comes to an end and the UK reverts back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
But when did this practice begin, and why? British Summer Time, also known as Daylight Saving Time, was the brainchild of a builder from Kent called William Willett. The story goes that one day on his way back from riding his horse in Petts Wood near his home in the early 1900s, he noticed many of the blinds and curtains in the neighbouring houses were still drawn, even though it was light. This led him to consider the idea of adapting the time to better fit daylight hours. Back then the clocks were set all year round to Greenwich Mean Time, meaning it was light by 3am and dark around 9pm in the summer.
Source: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/British-Summer-Time/

April Fools Day
2026-04-01
April Fools’ Day—celebrated on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in the subject of the April Fools’ Day prank. While its exact history is shrouded in mystery, the embrace of April Fools’ Day jokes by the media and major brands has ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life. *1
Some of the Best – Shared by BBC
The Swiss spaghetti harvest
In 1957 Richard Dimbleby, Panoram, anchored the piece about a particularly bountiful crop of spaghetti in Switzerland. *2
The islands of San Serriffe
If you think typefaces can’t be funny, think again.
In 1977, the Guardian published a travel guide to the mysterious island grouping of San Serriffe. The two islands, Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse, formed the shape of a semicolon. *2

*Source:
*1 https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/april-fools-day
*2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7gbxyc

Stress Awareness Month
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges that we’re facing. Sadly, even though that is the case, we are still not taking its impact seriously enough. We continue to separate mental health from physical health and vice versa. The reality is they cannot be separate – they are two sides of the same coin. There is no health without mental health and stress can lead to numerous health problems. From physical problems, like heart disease, insomnia, digestive issues, immune system challenges, etc to more serious mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic. It is the time when we have an opportunity for an open conversation on the impact of stress. Dedicated time to removing the guilt, shame, and stigma around mental health. To talk about stress, and its effects and open up about our mental and emotional state with friends, families, colleagues, and professionals.
This year, 2026, the theme is #BeTheChange, inspired by Gandhi’s idea to “be the change you wish to see in the world.”
#StressAwarenessMonth #Anxiety #Depression #Insomnia #LeadWithLove #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectedCommunities
Source* Stress Awareness Month 2026 – The Stress Management Society

National Pet Month
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources across various platforms.
National Pet Month celebrates pet ownership, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK.
Whether they’re providing laughs with their zoomies or snuggling up to us when they sense we’re sad, pets contribute so much love and benefit to their owner’s lives. National Pet Month is the perfect time to celebrate your furry little family members and all the joy they bring to our lives.

#NationalPetMonth
Source*
https://www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/

World Autism Awareness Day
2026-04-02
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year, that encourages Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world.
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its increasing exposure in the press and common knowledge, autism is an issue that is only gaining more understanding and WAAD activities are planned every year to further increase and develop world knowledge of children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
What’s more, World Autism Awareness Day goes one step further to celebrate the unique talents of those with autism, while putting a huge focus on the warm embrace and welcome that these skills deserve through community events around the globe.

#LightItUpBlue #WAAD #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Sources*
https://www.autism.org.uk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Autism_Awareness_Day

National Walk to Work Day
2026-04-03
Getting involved in National Walk to Work Day on April 3rd could help put you on the right track to a healthier you. With the clocks changing and the mornings getting lighter, there’s no better time to take part in an event like this – you never know it could lead to a new-found enthusiasm for walking and become a daily or weekly occurrence.
Make it a habit
The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit.
Think of ways to include walking in your daily routine.
Examples include:

walking part of your journey to work
walking to the shops
using the stairs instead of the lift
leaving the car behind for short journeys
walking the kids to school
doing a regular walk with a friend
going for a stroll with family or friends after dinner

#WalkToWork #GetHealthy #WalkToWorkDay
•Source
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/walking-for-health/

National Siblings Day
2026-04-10
April 10th is National Siblings Day. A wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships, to highlight what an important role siblings play.
#Siblings who grow up with a disabled brother or sister often spend a lot of time coming second (or third or fourth…) to the needs of another. Their day-to-day life may centre around their brother or sister’s routine and their abilities. It can be challenging to share time with parents and some siblings may be helping out more around the home or with caring tasks.
As adults, siblings may have the longest-standing relationship with their disabled brother or sister across the lifespan, beyond that of care providers, professionals and other family members. Siblings are often advocates for their brother or sister’s needs whilst juggling a work and family life of their own.
Many siblings enjoy and value the unique connection and relationship they share with their brother or sister. National Siblings Day is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships, to highlight what an important role siblings play in the lives of their disabled brothers and sisters and to celebrate siblings in their own right too.

#ItsaSiblingThing
Source: Celebrate National Siblings Day on 10th April 2026 – Sibs

Micro Volunteering Day
2026-04-15
People all over the world are often inspired to want to do something for a worthy cause, but they simply don’t know where to start. That’s because all of us tend to focus on the big acts of volunteering — the types that make the news. Fortunately, there’s another way that people can take action that’s just as good as the big sweeping acts of #Charity.
#Microvolunteering allows people to take smaller actions, many times from the comfort of their own homes, to support a cause that they believe in. It’s something that allows everyone to take action and that’s why people try their hands at doing it on International Microvolunteering Day. This day falls on 15th April every year and allows everyone to support the causes they love.
People can spread the news of this Awareness Day through social media and encourage other people to also support their favourite causes by taking the time to spread the news of this cause using the hashtag #MicrovolunteeringDay on social media.
This is a great way to help encourage change and to get all of us on the same page. So, let’s go out there and support the organisations that we support.

World Haemophilia Day
2026-04-17
World Haemophilia Day takes place on 17th April each year, uniting individuals and communities around the globe in raising awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Whether you’re living with haemophilia, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to learn more, this annual event shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by those affected by these conditions.
Haemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots, leading to prolonged bleeding and other complications. World Haemophilia Day serves as a platform to advocate for access to diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with haemophilia and related bleeding disorders.
Looking to lend your voice to the cause of World Haemophilia Day on social media and digital platforms? Here are some impactful content ideas to help raise awareness and show support for the haemophilia community:

Share personal stories and testimonials from individuals living with haemophilia, highlighting their experiences and resilience.
Post educational resources and infographics explaining the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for haemophilia and related bleeding disorders.
Host a virtual panel discussion or webinar featuring healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field of haemophilia care.
Encourage followers to participate in fundraising events or awareness campaigns organised by haemophilia advocacy groups.
Share inspirational quotes, messages of solidarity, and messages of hope to show support for individuals and families affected by haemophilia.

#WorldHaemophiliaDay #BleedingDisordersAwareness #HaemophiliaHeroes
World Hemophilia Day | World Federation of Hemophilia
Source: World Haemophilia Day | Awareness Days

MS Awareness Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-26
MS Awareness Week 2026 will run from 20th April.
What is MS?
MS is a condition that affects the body’s central nervous system (CNS). By the latest estimates, over 2.8 million people worldwide have MS.
It’s a disorder that causes your body’s immune system to attack myelin, a coating that insulates some of your nerve fibers. This process is known as demyelination. When myelin is damaged or destroyed, it affects the nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide variety of symptoms in MS.
Once diagnosed, MS stays with you for life, but treatments and specialists can help you to manage the condition and its symptoms.
MS can be tough, and for many people talking about it can be challenging. Whether you’re opening up to a friend after being newly diagnosed, or finding the right words to describe symptoms to an employer. But if people know about your MS and how it affects you, they’ll be in a better place to offer support if and when you need it.
#MSWeek #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwarenessWeek
Source*
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week

National Tea Day
2026-04-21
There is nothing more classically British than afternoon tea, which makes National Tea Day, April 21st, a wildly popular occasion in the country.
This love of tea dates back centuries and this fondness seems to only get stronger with time! National Tea Day’s slogan is “Brew More. Do More.” The vision is to inspire special moments with #Tea. Working with a variety of partner companies throughout the year, they desire to bring tea drinkers, tea servers and the entire tea industry together.
It’s relatively common knowledge that we have the Chinese to thank for tea, but it was actually a Portuguese woman named Catherine of Braganza who popularized the beverage in England. In 1662, Catherine married King Charles II. Her dowry included several crates of loose leaf tea, which she continued drinking every day in the U.K. The royal court quickly adopted the tea-drinking process, including aristocrats.
Henry James, author and nominee for a Nobel Prize in Literature, once said, “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”
National Tea Day celebrates the world’s second favourite drink — only to water — so heavily stemmed in everyday culture so each of us can learn and revel in its drinking experience!
#NiceCuppaTea #BrewMoreDoMore #NationalTeaDay
Source: NATIONAL TEA DAY – April 21, 2025 – National Today

Saint George's Day
2026-04-23
Take a close look at the English flag. That red cross over a white background has meaning. It’s actually St. George’s Cross — a symbol so closely intertwined with English national identity that St. George has his own national holiday.
The legend of Saint George and the Dragon describes the saint taming and slaying a dragon that demanded human sacrifices. We celebrate St. George’s Day on April 23 — the anniversary of his death in 303 AD.
The patron saint of England has captivated British imaginations since the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War. Perhaps the most British of all holidays, this special day is a chance to let your English flag fly, literally and figuratively.
Learn more here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/st-georges-day/

Pay It Forward Day
2026-04-28
Pay It Forward Day, observed on 28th April each year, is a global initiative dedicated to spreading kindness and generosity throughout the world. Whether you’re a seasoned philanthropist, a compassionate neighbour, or simply someone who believes in the power of small acts of kindness, Pay It Forward Day offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
The concept of paying it forward is simple yet profound – it involves doing something kind for someone else without expecting anything in return, with the hope that they will then pass on the kindness to others. From buying a stranger’s coffee to volunteering your time at a local charity, the possibilities for acts of kindness are endless.
On Pay It Forward Day, people from all walks of life come together to perform acts of kindness, inspire others to do the same, and create a ripple effect of generosity and compassion that extends far beyond the day itself. Whether it’s through a random act of kindness, a thoughtful gesture, or a small donation, every act of kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day and make the world a better place.
Looking to participate in Pay It Forward Day and spread kindness in your community? Here are some simple yet impactful ideas to get you started:

Pay for someone’s meal, groceries, or transportation as a random act of kindness.
Volunteer your time at a local charity, food bank, or homeless shelter.
Leave a positive note or affirmation for someone to find.
Offer to help a neighbour with yard work, chores, or errands.
Donate gently used clothing, toys, or household items to those in need.

Whether you’re performing acts of kindness on Pay It Forward Day or any other day of the year, remember that even the smallest gestures can have a big impact on someone’s life. Together, we can create a more compassionate and caring world, one act of kindness at a time.
#PayItForwardDay #KindnessMatters #SpreadKindness #RandomActsOfKindness

Source: Pay It Forward Day | Awareness Days

International Dance Day
2026-04-29
In 1982 the Dance Committee of ITI founded International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on the 29th April, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet. The intention of the International Dance Day Message is to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language – dance.
So put your dancing shoes on and get ready to step out. Dancing is universal — woven into virtually every society all over the world. Humans simply love dance. It brings us together whether we are the ones on the dance floor or are watching the professional performance of others. Dancing is exhilarating and impressive. Let’s honour the world of dance today, together!
#InternationalDanceDay #DancingQueen #LoveDance

Source: International Dance Day – International Theatre Institute ITI (international-dance-day.org)

National Walking Month
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
#Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve physical and mental health and stay connected to our #Community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. And by swapping a short drive for a short walk, you can also help reduce air pollution, congestion and road danger – and save yourself some money and keep active in the process!
Did you know that a 20-minute walk can reduce the risk of a number of preventable health conditions, including certain cancers, depression, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes?
Living Streets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day. From inviting friends and family for a walk to taking a post-work stroll, how many #Try20 tips can you do during National Walking Month?
Find out more about how you can get involved during the month here: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
#NationalWalkingMonth #NWM2026 #WalkOut
