Men's health calendar

A rolling 12-month view of men's health, mental health and wellbeing awareness dates.

November 2026

All of November

Movember

A month focused on men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Official information

14 November

World Diabetes Day

A worldwide focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, earlier diagnosis and care.

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19 November

International Men's Day

A day to focus on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contribution men make to families and communities.

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December 2026

1 December

World AIDS Day

A global day for HIV awareness, reducing stigma and supporting people living with HIV.

Official information

January 2027

All of January

Dry January

A UK campaign encouraging people to take a month away from alcohol and think about their relationship with drinking.

Official information

February 2027

February

Exact date TBC

Time to Talk Day

A UK-wide mental health campaign encouraging people to talk, listen and reduce stigma.

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4 February

World Cancer Day

A worldwide opportunity to raise awareness of cancer, prevention, early diagnosis and support.

Official information

March 2027

All of March

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

A month to increase awareness of prostate cancer, risk and the importance of understanding when to seek advice.

Official information

April 2027

All of April

Stress Awareness Month

A month focused on understanding stress, its effects and practical ways to protect wellbeing.

Official information

All of April

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

A month to raise awareness of testicular cancer and encourage people to know what changes to look out for.

Official information

7 April

World Health Day

WHO's annual global health day, highlighting a major public-health issue each year.

Official information

May 2027

May

Exact date TBC

Mental Health Awareness Week

A major UK campaign bringing people together to focus on mental health and prevention.

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31 May

World No Tobacco Day

A worldwide day focused on tobacco and nicotine harm, prevention and healthier choices.

Official information

June 2027

June

Exact date TBC

Men's Health Week

A UK week focused specifically on men's physical and mental health and encouraging men to take action for their health.

Official information

July 2027

July

Exact date TBC

Alcohol Awareness Week

A UK campaign encouraging people to think about alcohol, health and their relationship with drinking.

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24 July

Samaritans Awareness Day

Samaritans' 24/7 awareness day, highlighting the importance of listening and support when someone is struggling.

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August 2027

31 August

International Overdose Awareness Day

A global day to remember lives lost to overdose, reduce stigma and raise awareness of overdose prevention.

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September 2027

10 September

World Suicide Prevention Day

A global day focused on suicide prevention, reducing stigma and encouraging conversations that can help save lives.

Official information

October 2027

10 October

World Mental Health Day

A global day to raise awareness of mental health and encourage open conversations about support.

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Campaign dates can change. Where an organiser has not yet published the next date, we show TBC rather than guessing.