{"id":6037,"date":"2025-12-14T21:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T21:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/?post_type=dcc_docs_document&#038;p=6037"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:00:29","slug":"section-5-cultural-calendar-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"dcc_docs_document","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/document\/section-5-cultural-calendar-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 5: Cultural Calendar 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/ethnically-diverse-communities-directory-of-services-for-devon-plymouth-and-torbay\/\"><strong>Return to Directory Main Page<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#content\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/article>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This calendar identifies some of the international, national and local religious and cultural events and activities that will be taking place over the next year; opportunities for people to come together; to learn more about different cultures; to join in with cultural celebrations and\/or to focus on particular culturally related issues.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>December 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>International Migrants\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/migrants-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/migrants-day<\/a> An annual opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions of migrants to societies around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<sup>th<\/sup> to 22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Hanukkah<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjewishlearning.com\/article\/when-is-hanukkah-in-2023-2024-2025-2026-and-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.myjewishlearning.com\/article\/when-is-hanukkah-in-2023-2024-2025-2026-and-2027\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>C<strong>hristmas Day<\/strong><\/td><td>Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus and a secular family holiday celebrated by both Christians and non-Christians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve\/Hogmanay<\/strong><\/td><td>A worldwide festival to mark the arrival of a New Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>January 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Christmas Day<\/strong><\/td><td>For Orthodox Christians&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>World Religion Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-religion-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-religion-day\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<sup>th<\/sup> <sup>&nbsp;<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Martin Luther King Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Burns Night<\/strong><\/td><td>A celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotland.org\/events\/burns-night\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scotland.org\/events\/burns-night<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Holocaust Memorial Day \u2013 <\/strong><br \/><strong>2025 Theme: For a better future<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hmd.org.uk\/take-part-in-holocaust-memorial-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hmd.org.uk\/take-part-in-holocaust-memorial-day\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>February 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole Month<\/td><td><strong>LGBT+ History Month<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk\/badge-comp\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk\/badge-comp\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>St Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td>International celebration of love. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/valentines-day\/history-of-valentines-day-2\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/valentines-day\/history-of-valentines-day-2<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th<\/td><td><strong>Lunar New Year<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/uk\/lunar-new-year\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/uk\/lunar-new-year<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th <sup>&nbsp;<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Ramadan <\/strong>\u2013 probable start date for 2026<\/td><td>Fasting month. Observance of Ramadan is one of the 5 pillars of Islam&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/ing.org\/resources\/for-all-groups\/calendar-of-important-islamic-dates\/ramadan-information-sheet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ing.org\/resources\/for-all-groups\/calendar-of-important-islamic-dates\/ramadan-information-sheet\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Lunar New Year Celebrations:<\/strong> <strong>Year of the Horse<\/strong><\/td><td>12.00pm-4.00pm at Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, EX4 3LS<br \/>Organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/document\/section-1-voluntary-and-community-organisations\/#hongkongers-in-devon\">Hongkongers in Devon<\/a><br \/>Interested parties can email <a href=\"mailto:hkersindevon@gmail.com\">hkersindevon@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>March 2026<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole Month<\/td><td><strong>Women\u2019s History Month<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/womenforwomen.org.uk\/womens-history-month-calendar\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/womenforwomen.org.uk\/womens-history-month-calendar<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>St David\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td>National day for Wales <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/info\/history-heritage-and-traditions\/have-happy-st-davids-day-celebration\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/info\/history-heritage-and-traditions\/have-happy-st-davids-day-celebration<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd<\/td><td><strong>Magha Puja (aka \u201cFourfold Assembly Day)<\/strong><\/td><td>Celebration of Buddha\u2019s teachings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/buddhist\/magha-puja\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/buddhist\/magha-puja<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<sup>rd<\/sup>\/4th<\/td><td><strong>Holi<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drikpanchang.com\/hindu-festivals\/holi\/holi.html?lang=en#google_vignette\" rel=\"noopener\">Holi<\/a> Hindu festival of colours. Find out about local celebrations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterhcc.org\/event\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.exeterhcc.org\/event<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/IWD2026\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/IWD2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15th<\/td><td><strong>Mothering Sunday<\/strong> <strong>(\u201cMother\u2019s Day\u201d)<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arenaflowers.com\/blogs\/news\/the-history-of-mother-s-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.arenaflowers.com\/blogs\/news\/the-history-of-mother-s-day\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th<\/td><td><strong>Shrove Tuesday (\u201cPancake Day\u201d aka \u201cMardi Gras\u201d).<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/CultureUK\/Pancake-Day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/CultureUK\/Pancake-Day\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>St Patrick\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td>A celebration of Irish culture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-gb\/things-to-do\/themes\/culture\/st-patricks-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-gb\/things-to-do\/themes\/culture\/st-patricks-day\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<sup>th<\/sup>\/20th<\/td><td><strong>Eid-ul Fitr<\/strong><\/td><td>Islamic festival to mark the end of Ramadan&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/eid_al_fitr_2026.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/eid_al_fitr_2026.htm<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Kurdish Newroz<\/strong><\/td><td>New Year \u2013 celebration of Spring for Kurdish communities <a href=\"https:\/\/thekurdishproject.org\/history-and-culture\/kurdish-culture\/kurdish-newroz\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/thekurdishproject.org\/history-and-culture\/kurdish-culture\/kurdish-newroz\/<\/a>.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/document\/section-1-voluntary-and-community-organisations\/#the-kurdish-community-devon\">The Kurdish Community Devon<\/a> will be organising a celebration in Exeter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>April 2026<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>April Fool\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learnenglish.britishcouncil.org\/general-english\/magazine-zone\/april-fools-day\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learnenglish.britishcouncil.org\/general-english\/magazine-zone\/april-fools-day<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd to 8<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Passover<\/strong><\/td><td>A major Jewish festival that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites&#8217; escape from slavery in Egypt.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reformjudaism.org\/jewish-holidays\/passover\/passover-history\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/reformjudaism.org\/jewish-holidays\/passover\/passover-history<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 6th<\/td><td><strong>Easter Sunday<\/strong> <strong>Easter Monday<\/strong><\/td><td>Easter, a Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead Easter Monday, the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> day of Easter, known as Bright Monday in the Eastern Orthodox Church&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Vaisakhi<\/strong><\/td><td>Festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community, the&nbsp;<strong>Khalsa<\/strong>, in 1699. It was originally a harvest festival in the Punjab until it became Sikhism&#8217;s most important festival.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sikhnet.com\/news\/vaisakhi-biggest-sikh-celebration\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sikhnet.com\/news\/vaisakhi-biggest-sikh-celebration<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Stephen Lawrence Day<\/strong><\/td><td>National <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenlawrenceday.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stephenlawrenceday.org\/<\/a> was inaugurated in 2019 to celebrate the short life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in a racist attack at just 18 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>St George\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td><td>National day for England. A truly multicultural saint, St George is the patron saint of England, Georgia, Venice, Genoa, Portugal, Ethiopia and Catalonia&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>May 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole month<\/td><td><strong>Local and Community History month<\/strong><\/td><td>Trips, library exhibitions and local lectures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.org.uk\/historian\/resource\/1567\/local-and-community-history-month\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.history.org.uk\/<br \/>historian\/resource\/1567\/local-and-community-history-month<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Wesak Buddha\u2019s birthday<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Wesak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Wesak<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Beltane (May Day)<\/strong><\/td><td>The Gaelic May Day festival, marking the start of Summer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th<\/td><td><strong>Europe Day<\/strong><\/td><td>Europe Day is a day to celebrate peace and unity throughout Europe. <a href=\"https:\/\/european-union.europa.eu\/principles-countries-history\/symbols\/europe-day_en\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/european-union.europa.eu\/principles-countries-history\/symbols\/europe-day_en<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<sup>th<\/sup> to 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Mental Health<\/strong> <strong>Awareness Week<\/strong><\/td><td>A week during which events are held to highlight issues around mental health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/our-work\/public-engagement\/mental-health-awareness-week\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/our-work\/public-engagement\/mental-health-awareness-week<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25th<\/td><td><strong>Late Spring Bank Holiday<\/strong> <strong>(Whit Monday)<\/strong><\/td><td>The Whitsun weekend was traditionally a time for fairs, Morris dancing and parades with brass bands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<sup>th<\/sup> (tentative)<\/td><td><strong>Eid al-Adha<\/strong><\/td><td>One of the holiest days in Islam, Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim\u2019s (Abraham\u2019s) willingness to sacrifice his son for God, marked by prayers, charity, and community gatherings&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>June 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<sup>th<\/sup> and 7<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Exeter Respect Festival 2026:<br \/>All Different, All Equal<\/strong><\/td><td>The largest celebration of diversity in the South West. Now in its 29<sup>th<\/sup> year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter-respect.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.exeter-respect.org\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<sup>th<\/sup> to 21st<\/td><td><strong>Refugee Week 2026:<\/strong> <strong>Courage<\/strong><\/td><td>https:\/\/refugeeweek.org.uk\/theme-refugee-week-2026-courage\/<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<sup>th<\/sup> to 17<sup>th<\/sup> (expected)<\/td><td><strong>Islamic New Year<\/strong><\/td><td>The start of the New Year 1447 in the Islamic calendar&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Dragon Boat Festival<\/strong><\/td><td>1.30pm to 4.30pm Wonford Community Centre, Wonford, EX2 6NF<br \/>Organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/document\/section-1-voluntary-and-community-organisations\/#hongkongers-in-devon\">Hongkongers in Devon<\/a><br \/>Interested parties can email <a href=\"mailto:hkersindevon@gmail.com\">hkersindevon@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Summer Solstice<\/strong><\/td><td>Midsummer, the longest day of the year and a pagan festival&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/stonehengefestivals.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stonehengefestivals.co.uk\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Windrush Day<\/strong><\/td><td>A day to honour the contributions of migrants to life in the UK.. Specifically, it celebrates Afro-Caribbeans who began arriving on the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/cdp-2025-0125\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/cdp-2025-0125\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>July 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup> to 31<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>South Asian Heritage Month<\/strong><\/td><td>The start of a month-long celebration of South Asian heritage and culture <a href=\"https:\/\/southasianheritage.org.uk\/south-asian-heritage-month\/about-sahm\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/southasianheritage.org.uk\/south-asian-heritage-month\/about-sahm\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Birthday of<\/strong> <strong>Emperor Haile Selassie<\/strong><\/td><td>Rastafarian celebration of the birthday of Hailie Selassie&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ethiopiancrown.org\/biography-emperor-haile-selassie-i\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ethiopiancrown.org\/biography-emperor-haile-selassie-i\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<sup>th<\/sup> to 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Obon<\/strong><\/td><td>Obon (also known as Bon festival) is an important Zen Buddhist festival in Japan \u2013 a commemoration of ancestors&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japansociety.org.uk\/resource?resource=48\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.japansociety.org.uk\/resource?resource=48<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>International day for the<\/strong> <strong>remembrance of the slave trade<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/days\/slave-trade-remembrance\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/days\/slave-trade-remembrance<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<sup>th<\/sup> to 15<sup>th<\/sup> (dates may vary)<\/td><td><strong>Paryushan<\/strong><\/td><td>The most important holy festival for Jains \u2013 an 8 day festival focusing on new beginnings&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oshwal.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Insights%20Into%20Paryushan%20-%20By%20Kishor%20B%20Shah.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oshwal.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Insights%20Into%20Paryushan%20-%20By%20Kishor%20B%20Shah.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<sup>th<\/sup> to 20<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>National Inclusion Week (Inclusive Employers)<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/national-inclusion-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/national-inclusion-week\/<\/a> dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>European Day of Languages<\/strong><\/td><td>Council of Europe initiative to celebrate language and cultural diversity. Click here for ideas to celebrate the day: <a href=\"https:\/\/edl.ecml.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/edl.ecml.at\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Mid-Autumn Festival<\/strong> <strong>To celebrate the full moon<\/strong><\/td><td>1.30pm to 4.30pm Wonford Community Centre, Wonford, EX2 6NF<br \/>&nbsp;Organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/document\/section-1-voluntary-and-community-organisations\/#hongkongers-in-devon\">Hongkongers in Devon<\/a><br \/>Interested parties can email <a href=\"mailto:hkersindevon@gmail.com\">hkersindevon@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole month<\/td><td><strong>Black History Month<\/strong><\/td><td>Annual awareness campaign to highlight African and Caribbean history and heritage, and the UK\u2019s diverse cultural heritage. A range of events to entertain and educate.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>National Poetry Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpoetryday.co.uk\/about-npd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nationalpoetryday.co.uk\/about-npd\/<\/a> \u2013 schools often ask children to prepare poems for lessons.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>World Mental Health Day<\/strong><\/td><td>Aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-mental-health-day\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-mental-health-day<\/a> &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>International Pronouns Day<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pronouns.org\/day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pronouns.org\/day<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Halloween<\/strong><\/td><td>A festival with diverse origins (including Pagan and Christian traditions) that has become an important cultural festival in UK and USA&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole month<\/td><td><strong>Islamophobia Awareness Month<\/strong><\/td><td>Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a campaign founded in 2012 by a group of Muslim organisations. It aims to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia in society.\u202f&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.islamophobia-awareness.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.islamophobia-awareness.org\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Guy Fawkes Night<\/strong> <strong>(aka \u201cBonfire Night\u201d)<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Guy-Fawkes-Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Guy-Fawkes-Day<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<sup>th<\/sup> (dates vary)<\/td><td><strong>Diwali<\/strong><\/td><td>The Hindu festival of lights&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>Remembrance Sunday<\/strong><\/td><td>A day to remember people killed or wounded in war. People often observe 2 minutes\u2019 silence starting at 11am.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishlegion.org.uk\/get-involved\/remembrance\/remembrance-events\/remembrance-sunday\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.britishlegion.org.uk\/get-involved\/remembrance\/remembrance-events\/remembrance-sunday<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<sup>th<\/sup> to 13<sup>th<\/sup> &nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Anti-bullying Week<\/strong><\/td><td>A nationwide initiative that highlights the issue of bullying and encourages individuals to take action against it. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of respect and support, where bullying is not tolerated, and every person is valued.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td><strong>St Andrews Day<\/strong><\/td><td>A day of celebration in Scotland. 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