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Being mindful of diverse holidays, cultural events, religious celebrations, wellbeing awareness dates and associated training - is key to helping create an inclusive workplace.

The following information highlights important themes and dates each month and supports our diversity, cultural, equality and health and wellbeing initiatives. We hope you find it a useful resource to support one another and celebrate key dates.

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  • Key dates below may be linked to associated free staff training sessions or events to support personal development for that month. 
  • These dates will be highlighted in blue and when clicked will open up the dedicated Join Us - Staff Training and Events with the session summary and registration details. It includes lots of equality, diversity, health and wellbeing training each month - so you are encouraged to regularly check what is on offer! 
  • Check out what training is on this month at Join Us

Colleagues Case Studies

What - not even water?
In case you may be wondering why some of your colleagues are looking a bit tired, maybe less cheery than usual, then spare a thought for them. No Water, NO CAFFEINE, and certainly No Fish Suppers at lunch time can have an impact! Meet Kalim and Ifran and hear what Ramadan means to them.

 

JANUARY is Dry January

Awareness
MonthAwareness
JanuaryDry January/Alcohol Awareness
JanuaryCervical Health Awareness 
JanuaryThyroid Awareness

 

Events
DateEvent
4 January 2025World Braille Day
20 January 2025

Martin Luther King Day -  is a day of remembrance and celebration of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. On Martin Luther King Jr Day, we honour his courage and vision and recommit to his dream of unity, equality and justice for all.

Find out more.

25 January 2025Robert Burns Night
27 January 2025Holocaust Memorial Day

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
1 January 2025New Year
29 January 2025Chinese New Year:  Gong Xi Fa Cai! Lunar New Year 2025 is a Year of the Snake, more specifically, Wood Snake, starting from 29 January  2025 to 16 February 2026. The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Do you know your Chinese Zodiac sign?

 

FEBRUARY is LGBTQ+ History Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
February

LGBTQ+ History Month

2025 marks 20 years of LGBT+ History Month in the UK. LGBT+ History Month is a time to celebrate the rich history and achievements of the LGBT+ community.  The theme this year is: Activism and Social Change. Giving us the opportunity to celebrate the work and life and activism of 5 trailblazing individuals and how they advanced society for everyone. If you want to know more about: Key moments in LGBT+ activism and their impact on social change , the ongoing challenges faced by LGBT+ individuals and communities in the workplace and effective ways to promote inclusivity and support LGBT+ equality in your organisation - 'Join us' - on 13 February: 12 noon to 1pm, LGBT+ History Month: Activism and Social Change event online. Do you know about our Prism LGBTI Network?

February

UK Heart 

Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. This Heart Month, the British Heart Foundation are calling on us all to be ready for that day. Performing CPR and Defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival. Knowing the steps to take if you witness a cardiac arrest, and having the confidence to take them, could keep someone alive until the emergency services arrive. Learn CPR in 15 minutes with RevivR. 

February

Period Dignity

Spreading awareness and continuing to breakdown the stigma of talking about periods across our city. Download the PickupMyPeriod app, to identify the nearest venue to access a range of free period products discreetly. The app also offers additional support to users, such as health and wellbeing guidance, addiction services information and financial advice.

 

Event
DateEvent
3 to 9 February 2025

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK's national week dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of sexual abuse and violence, while fostering a culture of prevention, support and healing. We have been participating in the Equally Safe at Work programme since 2022 and are delighted to have been awarded Development accreditation. This provides us with an excellent foundation to start progressing our key priority of gender equality in the workplace and provide better support for victim-survivors of gender-based violence as we work towards our Bronze accreditation. To learn more, watch the Close the Gap's three minute animation on Equally Safe at Work to help raise awareness and knowledge of violence against women and Equally Safe at Work.

3 to 9 February 2025

UK Race Equality Week

4 February 2025World Cancer Day 
6 February 2025Time to Talk Day
20 February 2025 

Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2025

Be  alert to vulnerable adults in your communities who are susceptible to financial harm. Report any concerns to ensure those in need are able to access support. Financial harm can cover theft, fraud and pressure to sign over property or money. It also relates to rogue traders, online scammers and misuse of benefits. If you're worried that someone is at risk of harm or neglect from others - or harming or neglecting themselves - visit www.glasgowadultprotection.org.uk for all the relevant contact details. Alternatively, you can contact the Police on 101 or call 999 if you believe the person is in immediate danger.

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
28 February to 30 March 2025

Ramadan (Islam)

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It's when Muslims all over the world spend 30 days fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is also a time for reflection, discipline, extra prayers, charity, kindness, family and community. Meet colleagues Kalim and Ifran and hear what Ramadan means to them"In case you may be wondering why some of your colleagues are looking a bit tired maybe less cheery than usual, then spare a thought for them! No Water, NO CAFFEINE, and certainly No Fish Suppers at lunch time can have an impact."

 

 

MARCH is Women's History Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
MarchWomen's History
MarchProstate Cancer Awareness
MarchOvarian Cancer Awareness
MarchEndometriosis Action Month

 

Event
DateEvent
3 to 8 March 2025Scottish Apprenticeship Week
8 March 2025

International Women's Day 

11 March 2025Nutrition and Hydration Week
12 March 2025National No Smoking Day
14 March 2025World Sleep Day, International Day to Combat Islamophobia
17 to 23 March 2025Debt Awareness Week, Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Nutrition and Hydration Week
21 March 2025Elimination of Racial Discrimination

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
4 March 2025Shrove Tuesday (Christian)
5 March 2025Ash Wednesday (Christian)
30 March 2025Eid al-Fitr (Islam)

 

 

APRIL is Stress Awareness Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
AprilAutism Awareness 
AprilBowel Cancer Awareness
AprilTesticular Cancer Awareness
AprilStress Awareness 

 

Event
DateEvent
7 April 2025World Health Day
22 April 2025

Stephen Lawrence Day 

28 April 2025World Day for Health and Safety at Work

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
12 to 20 April 2025Passover Starts in Evening (Judaism)
14 April 2025Vaisakhi (Sikh)
18 April 2025Good Friday (Christian)
20 April 2025Easter Sunday (Christian)

 

 

MAY is National Walking Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
MayUK Walking
MayAction on Stroke

 

Event
DateEvent
5 to 9 May 2025Scottish Learning Disability Week
5 to 11 May 2025

Deaf Awareness Week 

10 May 2025World Lupus Day
12 to 18 May 2025Mental Health Awareness Week, Learning at Work Week
17 May 2025International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
28 May 2025Menstrual Hygiene Day
31 May 2025World No Tobacco Day

 

 

JUNE is LGBT Pride Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
JuneLGBT Pride
JuneGypsy, Roma and Traveller History
JuneStillbirth and Neonatal Death Awareness

 

Event
DateEvent
9 to 14 June 2025National Bike Week
8 June 2025

Global Wellness Day

9 to 15 June 2025Carer's Week, Men's Health Week
10 to 14 June 2025BNF Healthy Eating Week
10 to 16 June 2025Diabetes Awareness Week
14 June 2025World Blood Donor Day
16 June 2025Neurodiversity Pride Day
16 to 20 June 2025UK Learning Disability Week
19 to 24 June 2025Cervical Screening Awareness Week
22 June 2025UK National Windrush Day
28 June 2025Stonewall Riots Anniversary

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
6 to 10 June 2025Eid al Adha (Islam)

 

 

JULY is Disability Pride Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
JulyChallenging Age Perception
JulyDisability Pride
18 July to 17 August 2025South Asian History Month

 

Event
DateEvent
7 to 13 July 2025Alcohol Awareness Week
15 July 2025

World Youth Skills Day

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
10 July 2025Dharma Day (Buddhism)
23 July 2025Birthday of Haile Selassie I (Rastafari)

 

 

AUGUST is Health & Safety Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
AugustHealth and Safety
AugustPsoriasis Awareness

 

Event
DateEvent
1 to 7 August 2025World Breastfeeding Awareness Week
7 August 2025

UK Cycle to Work Day

23 August 2025Remembrance of Slave Trade and it's Abolition

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
9 August 2025Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)

 

 

SEPTEMBER is World Alzheimer's Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
SeptemberWorld Alzheimer's
SeptemberWorld Dementia Awareness
SeptemberEast and South East Asian Heritage Month

 

Event
DateEvent
5 September 2025International Day of Charity
8 to 14 September 2025

Know Your Numbers Week

10 September 2025World Suicide Prevention Day
12 to 18 September 2025Youth Mental Health Awareness Week
15 September 2025World Afro Day, Pension Awareness Day
15 to 21 September 2025UK National Inclusion Week
22 to 26 September 2025International Week of Happiness at Work
22 to 28 September 2025National Eye Health Awareness Week

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
11 September 2025Ethiopian New Year (Rastafari)
22 to 23 September 2025Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)
22 September to 1 October 2025Navaratri (Hindu)

 

 

OCTOBER is Black History Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
OctoberStoptober
OctoberADHD Awareness Month
OctoberBreast Cancer Awareness
OctoberDown Syndrome Awareness
OctoberCholesterol Awareness
OctoberMenopause Awareness
OctoberUK Black History

 

Event
DateEvent
6 to 13 October 2025World Dyslexia Awareness Week
9 to 15 October 2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week

10 October 2025World Mental Health Day
12 to 18 October 2025Wear Red to Work Day (Show Racism the Red Card)
18 October 2025World Menopause Day
19 to 25 October 2025Invisible Disabilities Week
27 October 2025National Mentoring Day

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
2 October 2025Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement (Jewish)
19 to 23 October 2025Diwali (Hindu, Sikh, Jain)

 

 

NOVEMBER is Men's Health Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
NovemberMovember - Men's Health Awareness
NovemberIslamophobia Awareness
NovemberLung Cancer Awareness
NovemberPancreatic Cancer Awareness

 

Event
DateEvent
3 to 7 November 2025National Talk Money Week, International Stress Awareness Week
9 to 16 November 2025

Interfaith Week

13 to 19 November 2025Anti-Bullying Week, Transgender Awareness Week
17 to 21 November 2025Self Care Week
19 November 2025International Men's Day
25 November 2025International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Start of the 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women

 

Religious/Cultural
DateReligious/Cultural
5 November 2025Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev (Sikh)
27 November 2025Gurpurab (Sikh)

 

 

DECEMBER is International Human Rights Month

Awareness
MonthAwareness
DecemberAids Awareness
DecemberUniversal Month for Human Rights

 

Event
DateEvent
1 December 2025World Aids Day
2 December 2025

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

3 December 2025International Day for Persons with Disabilities
10 December 2025International Human Rights Day
18 December 2025International Migrants Day
20 December 2025International Human Solidarity Day
TBCNational Grief Awareness Week

 

DateReligious/Cultural
25 December 2025Christmas Day (Christian)

 

 

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Last modified on 17 February 2025

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