Calendar of health campaigns
The health campaign calendar lists a number of national health initiatives that take place throughout the year.
You may find it useful to promote or take part in some of these campaigns at your organisation.
January
19January 2026–25 January 2026 – Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
19 January 2026 - Blue Monday
February
All month - Heart Month
4 February 2026 - World Cancer Day
5 February 2026 - Time to Talk Day
March
All month - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
8 March 2026 - International Women's Day
13 March 2026 - World Sleep Day
20 March 2026 - World Oral Health Day
April
All month:
4 April 2026 – Walk to Work Day
May
All month – National Walking Month
11 May 2026–17 May 2026 - Mental Health Awareness Week
June
8 June 2026–14 June 2026 – Diabetes Awareness Week
9 June 2026–14 June 2026 – Carers Week
14 June 2026 - World Blood Donor Day
15 June 2026–21 June 2026 – Men's Health Week
August
6 August 2026 - Cycle to Work Day
September
9 September 2026–15 September 2026 - Know Your Numbers Week
10 September 2026 - World Suicide Prevention Day
13 September 2026 – Stand Up To Cancer
October
All month - White Ribbon Campaign
10 October 2026 - World Mental Health Day
18 October 2026 - World Menopause Day
November
All month - Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month
14 November 2026 – World Diabetes Day