Wear It Pink takes place on 23 October 2026, Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising day during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when schools, workplaces and friends wear pink and donate.
When is Wear It Pink?
Wear It Pink takes place in October (October 23). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause: see the full calendar.
Why Wear It Pink matters
Money raised supports breast cancer research and care, and the day gets people talking about breast health. It is an easy way for a school or office to come together for a good cause. Explore health & well-being volunteering.
How to get involved in Wear It Pink
There are three simple ways to make Wear It Pink count:
- Volunteer: help organise a Wear It Pink collection or bake sale at your school or workplace. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise: wear pink, donate and ask others to join in.
- Raise awareness: share breast awareness information and where people can find support.
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Other October Dates
Baby Loss Awareness Week
October 9-15
Back Care Awareness Week
October 2-8
Black History Month
1-31
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1-31
Dyslexia Awareness Week
October 5-11
Hospice Care Week
October 5-11
Infection Prevention Control Week
October 19-25
International Day of Older Persons
October 1
International Pronouns Day
October 21
International Stammering Awareness Day
October 22
National Cholesterol Month
1-31
National Hate Crime Awareness Week
October 10-17
National Work Life Week
October 5-9
Sober October
1-31
Speak Up Month
October
Stoptober
1-31
World Food Day
October 16
World Habitat Day
October 5
World Homeless Day
October 10
World Menopause Day
October 18
World Mental Health Day
October 10
World Smile Day
October 2
World Teachers' Day
October 5
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