National Salt Awareness Week takes place from 9 to 15 March 2026, a week encouraging people to check how much salt they eat and the effect it has on their health.
When is National Salt Awareness Week?
National Salt Awareness Week takes place in March (March 9-15). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why National Salt Awareness Week matters
Eating too much salt raises blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so small everyday changes can protect long-term health. Explore community support volunteering.
How to get involved in National Salt Awareness Week
There are three simple ways to make National Salt Awareness Week count:
- Volunteer — help a community health or heart charity run healthy-eating sessions or cooking demonstrations. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — organise a low-salt recipe event or bake sale to fund heart health work.
- Raise awareness — share simple swaps and label-reading tips so people can cut their salt intake.
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Other March Dates
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March 16-22
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 28 - March 6
Healthcare Science Week
March
International Day of Happiness
March 20
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31
International Women's Day
March 8
Mother's Day
Last Sunday of March
No Smoking Day
March 12
Nutrition and Hydration Week
March 10-16
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
1-31
Overseas NHS Workers Day
March 7
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
1-31
World Autism Acceptance Week
March
World Down Syndrome Day
March 21
World Kidney Day
March 13
World Oral Health Day
March 20
World Sleep Day
March 14
Young Carer's Action Day
March 16
Zero Discrimination Day
March 1
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