01Thursday
International Day of Older Persons
AgeingIdea: Ask older residents to describe a typical day when they were 20, and write the stories down.
Health awareness days.
2026–2027.
The days that matter to people who care for patients and residents, each with an activity idea. Add them to the team's calendar in one click and prepare them two weeks ahead.
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October 20265 days
01Thursday
International Music Day
Music and danceIdea: «The music of my life» session: each person picks a song and says why.
10Saturday
World Mental Health Day
Mental healthIdea: A guided breathing break for patients and staff, and a conversation about what helps each person on a hard day.
10Saturday
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
CaringIdea: With the patient and family, write a letter or build a book of their life.
29Thursday
World Stroke Day
Illness and preventionIdea: An open conversation with the team about the warning signs, for patients and families.
November 20262 days
14Saturday
World Diabetes Day
Illness and preventionIdea: A no-oven cooking workshop with an adapted recipe.
20Friday
World Children's Day (UN, Rights of the Child)
Children and teenagersIdea: On the paediatric ward, a mural where each child draws a right they think matters.
December 20262 days
03Thursday
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
CaringIdea: Review one of the week's activities with the team so everyone can take part.
05Saturday
International Volunteer Day
CaringIdea: Thank the volunteers with a snack and a card written by the patients.
February 20273 days
04Thursday
World Cancer Day
Illness and preventionIdea: An afternoon of live music or reading aloud on the ward.
11Thursday
World Day of the Sick
CaringIdea: Small gestures: a card, a flower, a visit from the team on another shift.
15Monday
International Childhood Cancer Day
Children and teenagersIdea: Chain stories or group origami, with the parents invited.
March 20273 days
03Wednesday
World Hearing Day
Illness and preventionIdea: «Scents and sounds that tell stories», and a reminder to check hearing aids.
21Sunday
World Down Syndrome Day
Children and teenagersIdea: Patients and staff wear odd socks, and talk about why.
30Tuesday
World Bipolar Day
Mental healthIdea: A guided relaxation session and some free creative activity.
April 20274 days
02Friday
World Autism Awareness Day
Children and teenagersIdea: Set up a calm space, with low light and little noise, for anyone who needs it.
07Wednesday
World Health Day
Illness and preventionIdea: A sensory walk outside, with short stops.
11Sunday
World Parkinson's Day
Illness and preventionIdea: Seated dance to songs with a strong beat.
29Thursday
International Dance Day
Music and danceIdea: A dance with songs requested by the patients, seated or standing.
May 20272 days
12Wednesday
International Nurses Day
CaringIdea: Patients write or dictate a message for the nursing team.
15Saturday
International Day of Families
CaringIdea: An afternoon open to families, with table games and a snack.
June 20273 days
01Tuesday
Children's Day (Portugal)
Children and teenagersIdea: Bottle bowling, free painting and a story session.
15Tuesday
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
AgeingIdea: An information session for families on rights and warning signs.
21Monday
Global ALS/MND Awareness Day
Illness and preventionIdea: A music or reading session chosen by the person.
July 20272 days
22Thursday
World Brain Day
Illness and preventionIdea: Word games and a quiz about the local area.
26Monday
Grandparents' Day (Portugal)
AgeingIdea: Video calls with the grandchildren, or a family photo session.
September 20271 day
21Tuesday
World Alzheimer's Day
AgeingIdea: A memory box with objects from each person's home town and trade.
October 20274 days
01Friday
International Day of Older Persons
AgeingIdea: An exhibition of old photographs brought in by families.
01Friday
International Music Day
Music and danceIdea: A choir from the care home or ward, with songs from the participants' youth.
09Saturday
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
CaringIdea: An afternoon of calm music and hand massage.
10Sunday
World Mental Health Day
Mental healthIdea: A writing workshop: one good thing about the week.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is the second Saturday of October; all other dates are fixed. Missing a day that matters to your team? Tell us.
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