Awareness Days February
Mark your fresh new diaries with these dates
Happy February.
Dates for Your Diary…
📆 UK National & International Awareness Days – February 2026
1st February – LGBTQ+ History Month begins (UK)
2nd February – World Wetlands Day
4th February – World Cancer Day
6th February – Time to Talk Day (UK – date varies, usually early February)
6th February – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
11th February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
12th February – Darwin Day
13th February – World Radio Day
14th February – Valentine’s Day
15th February – International Childhood Cancer Day
17th February – Random Acts of Kindness Day
20th February – World Day of Social Justice
21st February – International Mother Language Day
22nd February – World Thinking Day
27th February – International Polar Bear Day
📆 UK Awareness Weeks – February 2026
1st–28th February – Heart Month (UK – British Heart Foundation)
6th–12th February – National Apprenticeship Week (UK – dates may vary slightly)
6th–12th February – Children’s Mental Health Week (UK – Place2Be, dates vary annually)
7th–13th February – Safer Internet Week (UK – centred around Safer Internet Day)
20th–26th February – Eating Disorders Awareness Week (UK – Beat, dates vary annually)
🩺 UK Health Campaigns & Month-Long Observances – February 2026
LGBTQ+ History Month (UK)
Heart Month – Cardiovascular health awareness
Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaigns (aligned with World Cancer Day)
Mental Health & Wellbeing Campaigns – particularly focused on children and young people
Healthy Relationships & Consent Campaigns – often highlighted around Valentine’s Day
Awareness days and themed campaigns offer a valuable opportunity for therapists in private practice to increase visibility and ultimately grow their caseload. By aligning your content or services with current conversations, such as mental health awareness, stress, or emotional well-being, you can reach people who may be actively seeking support that day.
Sharing useful, relevant insights during these times positions you as a trusted voice and helps potential clients see how you can meet their needs. It’s a simple, strategic way to attract new enquiries and build momentum in your practice.
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