UK inclusion calendar
The heritage months, awareness weeks and key dates that UK organisations mark, in one place. Dates vary slightly year to year, so always check the official organiser before you publish anything.
Before you plan anything
A calendar is not a strategy. Marking twelve moments badly is worse than marking three properly. Decide what each one is for, involve the people it concerns from the start, and leave one concrete change behind. We have written a short guide on how to do that well.
January
- Throughout Veganuary
February
- 1 to 28 LGBT+ History Month
- Early Feb Race Equality Week
- First Thursday Time to Talk Day
March
- 8 International Women's Day
- 15 to 21 (2027) Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- 21 World Down Syndrome Day
- 31 Trans Day of Visibility
April
- Throughout Stress Awareness Month
- 2 World Autism Awareness Day
May
- Mid-May Mental Health Awareness Week
- 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
- Early May Deaf Awareness Week
June
- Throughout Pride Month
- Throughout Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
- Early June Carers Week
- 22 Windrush Day
July
- Throughout Disability Pride Month
- 18 July to 17 August South Asian Heritage Month
- 14 International Non-Binary People's Day
August
- To 17 August South Asian Heritage Month continues
September
- Mid-September National Inclusion Week
- 23 International Day of Sign Languages
October
- Throughout Black History Month (UK)
- 10 World Mental Health Day
- Throughout ADHD Awareness Month
November
- 19 Nov to 19 Dec UK Disability History Month
- 13 to 19 Transgender Awareness Week
- Mid-November Anti-Bullying Week
December
- 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- 10 Human Rights Day
Some dates move each year or are set by the organising body closer to the time. This list is a planning aid, not an official source.
Need a session for one of these?
We deliver talks and workshops for awareness months that leave something behind rather than filling a slot. Tell us your date and your audience.