No Smoking Day

No Smoking Day takes place on 12 March 2026, an annual day encouraging smokers across the UK to make a quit attempt with support to succeed.

When is No Smoking Day?

No Smoking Day is observed in March (March 12). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.

Why No Smoking Day matters

Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death, and quitting brings rapid and lasting benefits to health, finances and the people around you. Explore addiction support volunteering.

How to get involved in No Smoking Day

There are three simple ways to make No Smoking Day count:

• Volunteer — volunteer with a health charity or stop-smoking service supporting people through their quit attempt. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise — fundraise for a lung health or cancer charity tackling the harms of smoking.
• Raise awareness — share quitting tips and support services to encourage smokers to set a quit date.

No Smoking Day volunteering opportunities

Mark No Smoking Day by doing something real. Find volunteering opportunities and start today.

Get involved with No Smoking Day

Browse live opportunities, log your hours, and earn verified badges you can add to your CV and LinkedIn. Find volunteering roles or see more awareness days.