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May 2025 is a big busy month for health and wellbeing with many events taking place across a wide range for important causes. From Maternal Health month to blood cancer day, there's a host of fun and impactful events, celebrations and campaigns to raise awareness and enhance physical health and mental wellbeing throughout your workforce.

Below, we've put together a comprehensive list of events and key dates that are part of health and wellbeing campaigns, so HR professionals can know exactly what's coming up, when, and how to get involved.

Maternal Mental Health month

May is Maternal Mental Health Month 2025, a dedicated time to acknowledge and address the emotional and mental health challenges that motherhood can bring.

Celiac Awareness Month

The month focuses on educating the public about the symptoms, diagnosis, and management of the condition, as well as advocating for better support and research for those affected

National Walking Month

May is National Walking Month 2025, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside, embrace the outdoors and get moving 

Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is SkinCancer Awareness Month 2025, a crucial time to highlight the importance of protecting your skin to raise awareness about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and to educate the public on how to prevent and detect skin cancer early.

World Ovarian Cancer Day (8^th)

A day to support patients, learn from those who have been affected, and promote research and education to improve outcomes for those affected by the disease.

World Lupus Day (10^th)

World Lupus Day is observed annually on May 10th to raise awareness about the impact of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, on people worldwide, and to advocate for improved healthcare, research, and support services.

Deaf Awareness Week (5^th-11^th)

A week that focuses on raising awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf community, promoting accessibility, and celebrating deaf culture and achievements. The week includes various activities, educational campaigns, and events to foster better communication and support.

International Nurses Day (12^th)

Coinciding with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, International Nurses Day celebrates the vital role nurses play in healthcare and promote their welfare.

Mental Health Awareness Week (12^th)

Mental Health Awareness Week is an event in the UK, typically held in May, aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma, and promoting mental wellbeing. Organised by Mind, the charity, it includes various activities and campaigns to educate the public and encourage open conversations about mental health.

ME Awareness Week (12^th – 18^th)

ME Awareness Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a debilitating condition also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Dementia Action / Awareness Week 2025 (13^th –19^th)

Dementia Action / Awareness Week 2025 will take place from May 13th to 19th, and it's a national campaign coordinated by the Alzheimer's Society aimed at raising awareness about dementia and encouraging people to seek help. 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (15^th)

Global Accessibility AwarenessDay (GAAD) highlights the need for accessible technology and design, promoting discussions and actions to ensure that digital environments are usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (17^th)

The Day Against Homophobia andTransphobia addresses discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and promotes equality and human rights for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. The date was chosen to commemorate the World Health Organisation's decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder.

World Blood Cancer Day (28^th)

World Blood Cancer Day raises awareness around blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in an attempt to to educate the public, support research efforts, and improve the lives of those affected by these conditions through advocacy and fundraising activities.

Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day (28^th)

Observed for the first time in2014, the German GMO 'WASH United' initiated it to raise awareness about the taboo related to menstruation.