National Inclusion Week® 2026

Break Barriers. Navigate Change.

In a changing world, inclusion requires action.

National Inclusion Week® returns from 14th to 20th September 2026. 

Sign-up to National National Inclusion Week® 2026

Over 1,800 organisations registered to take part in National Inclusion Week® 2025, coming together to celebrate inclusion and drive meaningful action across their workplaces.

As we look ahead to 2026, this year’s theme, “Break Barriers. Navigate Change”, recognises the reality many organisations are facing right now.

Expectations are shifting. Budgets are tighter. Inclusion work is facing increasing scrutiny, whilst HR, people and inclusion teams continue trying to create meaningful progress and do the right thing.

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This year’s campaign is a reminder that progress does not happen in perfect conditions. It happens when organisations continue to listen, adapt and take action, even when the path forward feels uncertain.

Throughout the week, we’ll encourage organisations and individuals to reflect on the barriers they need to challenge, the changes they are navigating, and the actions they can take to create more inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.


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What is National Inclusion Week®?

Founded by Inclusive Employers in 2013, National Inclusion Week® (NIW) is a yearly event dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to build inclusive workplaces.

National Inclusion Week® offers organisations an opportunity to spark conversations, inspire thinking and drive meaningful action around inclusion across the workplace.

What makes National Inclusion Week® unique is that it involves everyone. It creates space to discuss intersectional issues and engage all communities across gender, race, religion, LGBTQ+, disability, carers and social mobility.

Whether organisations are just starting their inclusion journey or building on existing progress, National Inclusion Week® helps turn intention into action.

Break Barriers. Navigate Change.

Inclusion in a changing world

Inclusion isn’t straightforward right now.

Many organisations are navigating changing expectations, economic pressure and increasing scrutiny whilst continuing to build workplaces where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

This year’s theme reflects that reality.

Break Barriers. Navigate Change. is about recognising that inclusion requires more than intention alone. It requires ongoing action, accountability and a willingness to keep moving forward, even during periods of uncertainty and change.

We’ll also be hosting a free launch webinar exploring this year’s theme in more depth, and discussing how organisations can continue creating meaningful inclusion impact during periods of change and uncertainty. Register now.

National Inclusion Week® 2026 will encourage organisations to:

  • reflect on the barriers still impacting inclusion
  • have honest conversations about change
  • take practical action that creates meaningful progress
  • embed inclusion into everyday workplace culture