What are awareness days?

Awareness days, or awareness weeks or months, are designated times for specific events, such as a celebration, awareness booster, memorial, or something else.

Why are awareness days important?

Because these days, weeks and months can be extremely important for certain communities to mark things for them, everyone must respect them as a time of learning, acknowledgement, and celebration.

How many awareness days are there in a year?

Every year, there are numerous awareness days, and new ones are frequently added. You can find a list of upcoming awareness days below to ensure you’re prepared.

The importance of inclusion awareness days

Maintaining awareness of important inclusion awareness days should be an important part of your inclusion and diversity strategy. By keeping track, you can plan ahead of time and commemorate important dates that may affect many people around you.

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  • August 14 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    Rabi Al Awal (Islam)

    Awareness Day
  • September 1 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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    East and South East Asian Heritage month

    Awareness Day

    ESEA Heritage Month takes place every September across the UK, with both online and in-person events hosted by businesses, charities, community organisations as well as individuals!

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  • September 1 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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    World Alzheimer’s Month

    Awareness Day
  • September 11 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)

    Awareness Day

    Rosh Hashanah is an extremely important holiday in the Jewish religion. Learn more on what it is, the history, and how to celebrate it in the workplace.

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  • September 12 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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    End Digital Poverty Day

    Awareness Day
  • September 14 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    National Inclusion Week 2026

    Awareness Day

    National Inclusion Week® is a celebrated globally by those with a passion for inclusion. Join us today and register for National Inclusion Week® 2025.

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  • September 15 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Recurring

    World Afro Day

    Awareness Day
  • September 15 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Recurring

    Latin American Heritage Month

    Awareness Day
  • September 18 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Recurring

    International Equal Pay Day

    Awareness Day

    International Equal Pay Day aims to raise awareness about pay gaps and to promote equal pay for work of equal value. Click here to learn more.

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  • September 20 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    Yom Kippur (Judaism)

    Awareness Day

    Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement and marks the culmination of the Jewish ‘Days of Awe’, which began with Rosh Hashanah.

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  • September 21 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Recurring

    International Day of Peace

    Awareness Day
  • September 23 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Recurring

    Bi-Visability Day

    Awareness Day

    Bi visibility day, also known as bisexual day, is an opportunity to celebrate & learn with the LGBTQ+ community. Read more on what the day is & how to celebrate.

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