Carers Rights Day takes place on Thursday 19 November 2026, helping unpaid carers across the UK understand their rights and access the financial and practical support available to them.
When is Carers Rights Day?
Carers Rights Day takes place in November (November 19). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause: see the full calendar.
Why Carers Rights Day matters
Millions of people care unpaid for a family member or friend, often at great personal cost, so this day ensures carers know their rights, feel recognised and can find the support they need to look after themselves too. Explore family support volunteering.
How to get involved in Carers Rights Day
There are three simple ways to make Carers Rights Day count:
- Volunteer: volunteer with a carers’ organisation or befriending service to give unpaid carers practical help and a break. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise: organise a fundraiser to support carer information, advice and respite services in your area.
- Raise awareness: share information about carers’ rights and support so more carers get the help they are entitled to.
Carers Rights Day volunteering opportunities
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Other November Dates
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence
November 25 - December 10
Alcohol Awareness Week
November 15-21
Anti-Bullying Week
November 16-20
Armistice Day
November 11
Disability History Month
November 19 - December 19
Inter Faith Week
November 8-15
International Men's Day
November 19
International Volunteer Managers Day
November 5
Movember
1-30
National Self Care Week
November 16-22
National Stress Awareness Day
November 4
National Tree Week
November 21-29
Psychological Professions Week
November 9-13
Remembrance Sunday
November 8
Road Safety Week
November 15-21
Talk Money Week
November 2-6
Trans Awareness Week
November 13-19
Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20
Trustees' Week
November 9-13
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week
November 16-20
White Ribbon Day
November 25
World COPD Day
November 18
World Diabetes Day
November 14
World Kindness Day
November 13
World Vegan Month
1-30
Youth Work Week
November 2-8
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