World Diabetes Day takes place on 14 November 2026, the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, highlighting the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and good care for people living with diabetes.
When is World Diabetes Day?
World Diabetes Day is marked every November (November 14). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why World Diabetes Day matters
Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition that can lead to severe complications if unmanaged, so this day promotes awareness, supports research and helps ensure people get the information, care and support they need to live well. Explore health & well-being volunteering.
How to get involved in World Diabetes Day
There are three simple ways to make World Diabetes Day count:
- Volunteer — support a diabetes charity or community health project, helping at awareness and screening-information events. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — take part in a sponsored walk, ride or challenge to fund diabetes research and support services.
- Raise awareness — share the warning signs of diabetes and encourage people to know their risk and get checked.
World Diabetes Day volunteering opportunities
Mark World Diabetes Day by doing something real. Find volunteering opportunities and start today.
Get involved with World Diabetes 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.
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
Carers Rights Day
November 19
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 Kindness Day
November 13
World Vegan Month
1-30
Youth Work Week
November 2-8
Get involved with World Diabetes Day
An account lets you apply to these roles, log your hours and earn awards for them.
Running something for World Diabetes Day? Post a role free