Read a Book Day
National Read a Book Day is the perfect day to get lost in a good book. You are encouraged to get your head down and get lost in a story, whether fact or fictional.
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International Day of Peace
The purpose of the day is the pursuit of peace as a fundamental human right.
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Buy British Day
Buy British Day was established in 2014 to raise awareness of British brands. The day encourages consumers to support brands and businesses that design and manufacture in Britain.
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection and spend quality family time together.
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World Teachers Day
World Teachers' Day commemorates the 1966 adoption of the 'Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers', this sets the benchmark regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and the standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment and teaching and learning conditions. The day celebrates how teachers are transforming education but also reflects on […]
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World Mental Health Day
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer.
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Halloween
Halloween originates from Pagan festivals held at the end of October. People believed that, on this date, the spirits of the dead come 'alive' and walk amongst the living.
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Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This is celebrated across the UK with bonfires and fireworks displays.
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World Children’s Day
World Children's Day was first established in 1953. The national day aims to promote international togetherness and improve children's welfare. For more information, click the link here.
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Black Friday
A shopping holiday that traditionally started in the US has now become the most anticipated shopping day of the year all over the world. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices and often open early or close late. Cyber Monday is on the following Monday, which is the continuation of Black Friday but specifically encourages […]
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Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. On Small Business […]
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St Andrew’s Day
Bank holiday for Scotland only.