World Chocolate Day

World Chocolate Day is an annual celebration of chocolate taking place on 7 July. Some suggest that this was when chocolate was introduced to Europe in 1550.

International Friendship Day

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges […]

International Beer Day

It’s a day for beer lovers everywhere to raise a toast to our brewers and bartenders and rejoice in the greatness of beer!

Summer Bank Holiday

This day marks the end of the summer holidays for many people who return to work or school in the autumn.

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.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection and spend quality family time together.

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 […]

World Mental Health Day

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer.

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.

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.