Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 15-21 November 2026, a UK-wide week encouraging people to reflect on the role of alcohol in their lives and its impact on health, families and communities.

When is Alcohol Awareness Week?

Alcohol Awareness Week falls in November (November 15-21). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.

Why Alcohol Awareness Week matters

Alcohol harm affects individuals, families and wider society, so this week raises awareness, reduces stigma and helps people access advice and support to make healthier choices around drinking. Explore addiction support volunteering.

How to get involved in Alcohol Awareness Week

There are three simple ways to make Alcohol Awareness Week count:

• Volunteer — support an alcohol or recovery charity, helping at advice sessions or peer-support and community groups. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise — take on a sponsored alcohol-free challenge to raise money for alcohol harm reduction and recovery services.
• Raise awareness — share information about the effects of alcohol and where to find confidential advice and support.

Alcohol Awareness Week volunteering opportunities

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Get involved with Alcohol Awareness Week

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