UK Windrush Day honours the Windrush generation and the lasting contribution Caribbean communities have made to British life. It is marked each year on 22 June, falling on 22 June 2026.
When is UK Windrush Day?
UK Windrush Day is observed in June (June 22). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why UK Windrush Day matters
The Windrush generation helped rebuild post-war Britain and shaped the nation’s culture, yet their story and struggles deserve fuller recognition. The day celebrates their legacy and the diversity they brought. Explore community support volunteering.
How to get involved in UK Windrush Day
There are three simple ways to make UK Windrush Day count:
- Volunteer — help organise or steward a local Windrush Day event or community celebration. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — fundraise for a charity supporting the Windrush generation and their descendants.
- Raise awareness — share Windrush stories and history to honour their contribution and educate others.
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Other June Dates
BNF Healthy Eating Week
June 9-13
Breathe Easy Week
June 17
Carers Week
June 2-6
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
June
Clean Air Day
June
Diabetes Week
June 14-20
Learning Disability Week
June 16-22
Loneliness Awareness Week
Mid-June
Men's Health Week
June 9-15
World Blood Donor Day
June 14
World Environment Day
June 5
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