In this post we have included the main Wellbeing dates 2023. The Wellbeing Calendar 2023 aims to give you not only the dates so that you can plan your well-being activity around them but also some ideas on what to do for your teams. We also have an excel spreadsheet we can share with all the dates and wellbeing days included so you can use it as a working document. Please email us for this and we will happily send it over to you.
January: Veganuary
This month is focused on promoting the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and encouraging people to try a vegan diet. To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for adopting a vegan lifestyle, such as information on plant-based diets or tips for cutting back on animal products.
•Hosting a workshop on veganism, which could cover topics such as the environmental benefits of a vegan diet or how to plan vegan meals.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote veganism, such as a vegan potluck or a charity fundraiser.
•Offering vegan options in the office cafeteria or providing resources for finding vegan restaurants or grocery stores.
January: Dry January
This month is focused on encouraging people to reduce their alcohol intake in order to improve their health and well-being.
To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for reducing alcohol intake, such as information on the health benefits of cutting back on alcohol or tips for cutting back on drinking.
•Hosting a workshop on alcohol and its effects on health, which could cover topics such as responsible drinking or the risks of alcohol addiction.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote sober living, such as a sober social event or a charity fundraiser.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with alcohol addiction, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups. Use the Wellbeing Calendar 2023 that we can provide you on excel.
January 10th-16th: National Obesity Awareness Week
This week is focused on raising awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. The goal is to promote healthy eating habits and encourage people to be more active in order to prevent obesity and the related health issues.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Hosting a workshop on healthy eating habits or offering healthy snack options in the office.
•Encouraging employees to participate in a team fitness challenge or group yoga sessions online or face to face.
•Running a nutrition session to support health living and healthy weights.
•Offering resources and support for those who are trying to maintain a healthy weight, such as information on healthy eating habits or resources for managing conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
January 10th-16th: House Plant Week
This week is focused on promoting the benefits of indoor plants and encouraging people to incorporate plants into their daily lives.
February: National Heart Month
This month is focused on raising awareness about the importance of heart health and the risks of heart disease. To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for maintaining heart health, such as information on healthy lifestyle habits or resources for managing conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on heart health, which could cover topics such as the risks of heart disease, the importance of regular check-ups, and how to manage conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote heart health, such as a charity fundraiser or a group workout session.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with heart health issues, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
February 2nd: Time to Talk Day
This day is focused on promoting open and honest conversations about mental health and encouraging people to seek support if they are struggling. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health and providing support for employees who may be struggling, such as information on mental health resources or employee assistance programs.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on mental health and how to support employees who may be struggling, which could cover topics such as recognizing the signs of mental health issues and how to seek help.
February 4th: World Cancer Day
This day is focused on raising awareness about cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention.
February 6th-12th: Child’s Mental Health Week
This week is focused on raising awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and the challenges that children face when it comes to mental health.
March: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
This month is focused on raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention.
March: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
This month is focused on raising awareness about ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention.
March 3rd: World Book Day for Children
This day is focused on promoting reading and literacy among children.
March 8th: International Women’s Day
This day is focused on celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and promoting gender equality. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for promoting gender equality, such as information on women’s rights or tips for supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on gender equality, which could cover topics such as the importance of diversity and inclusion or strategies for promoting gender equality in the workplace.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote gender equality, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with issues related to gender equality, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups. Use the Wellbeing Calendar 2023 that we can provide you on excel.
March 9th: No Smoking Day
This day is focused on promoting the benefits of quitting smoking and encouraging people to quit smoking. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for quitting smoking, such as information on the benefits of quitting smoking or tips for managing cravings.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on quitting smoking, which could cover topics such as the risks of smoking, the benefits of quitting smoking, and how to quit smoking.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote quitting smoking, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with smoking addiction, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
March 13th-19th: Nutrition & Hydration Week
This week is focused on promoting healthy eating and drinking habits and raising awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and hydration. To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for healthy eating and drinking habits, such as information on proper nutrition or tips for staying hydrated.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on nutrition and hydration, which could cover topics such as the importance of a balanced diet, the risks of dehydration, and how to manage conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote healthy eating and drinking habits, such as a charity fundraiser or a group cooking class.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with nutrition or hydration issues, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
March 14th-20th: National Salt Awareness Week
This week is focused on raising awareness about the risks of high salt intake and promoting healthy eating habits.
March 17th: World Sleep Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of good sleep and raising awareness about sleep disorders and their impact on health.
To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for good sleep habits, such as information on the importance of sleep or tips for improving sleep quality.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on sleep and its impact on health, which could cover topics such as the risks of sleep deprivation, common sleep disorders, and how to improve sleep quality.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote good sleep habits, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with sleep disorders or insomnia, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
March 19th: Mother’s Day
March 20th: International Day of Happiness
This day is focused on promoting happiness and well-being around the world.
March 21st: World Down’s Syndrome Day
Bringing awareness for all people with Down’s syndrome
March 21st: International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This day is focused on promoting racial equality and raising awareness about the impact of racial discrimination on individuals and communities. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for promoting racial equality and combating racial discrimination, such as information on diversity and inclusion or tips for promoting inclusivity in the workplace.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on racial equality and combating discrimination, which could cover topics such as the impact of racial discrimination, strategies for promoting inclusivity and diversity, and how to address and prevent racial discrimination.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote racial equality, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with racial discrimination or supporting a loved one who has experienced racial discrimination, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups. Use the Wellbeing Calendar 2023 that we can provide you on excel.
March 21st-27th: Neurodiversity Celebration Week
This week is focused on celebrating and promoting the acceptance of neurodiversity and raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with neurodiverse conditions.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for promoting acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity, such as information on neurodiverse conditions or tips for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for those with neurodiverse conditions.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on neurodiversity, which could cover topics such as the types of neurodiverse conditions, the challenges faced by those with neurodiverse conditions.
April: Stress Awareness Month
This month is focused on raising awareness about the impact of stress on mental and physical health and promoting strategies for managing stress.
To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for managing stress, such as information on the signs and symptoms of stress or tips for reducing stress.
•Hosting a mindfulness workshop or resilience training session on stress management, which could cover topics such as the causes of stress, the impact of stress on health, and strategies for managing stress.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote stress management, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with stress, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
April 7th: World Health Day
This day is focused on raising awareness about global health issues and promoting strategies for improving health and well-being. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for improving health and well-being, such as information on healthy lifestyle habits or tips for managing stress.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on health and well-being, which could cover topics such as the importance of a healthy lifestyle, strategies for managing stress, and how to maintain good mental health.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote health and well-being, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with health issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
April 2nd: World Autism Day
This day is focused on raising awareness about autism and promoting the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism.
May: National Walking Month
This month is focused on promoting the benefits of walking and encouraging people to be more active. To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for being more active, such as information on the benefits of walking or tips for incorporating more physical activity into daily life.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on the benefits of walking and how to incorporate more physical activity into daily life, which could cover topics such as the benefits of walking, strategies for setting and achieving fitness goals, and how to motivate oneself to be more active.
May 12th: ME Awareness Day
This day is focused on raising awareness about ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and promoting understanding and support for those living with ME.
May 15th-21st: Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of mental health and raising awareness about mental health issues.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for mental health, such as information on common mental health issues or tips for maintaining good mental health.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on mental health, which could cover topics such as common mental health issues, strategies for managing stress, and how to maintain good mental health.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote mental health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with mental health issues, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
May 15th-21st: Learning at Work Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of learning and professional development and encouraging employees to continue learning and growing in their careers.
May 21st: World Meditation Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of meditation and encouraging people to practice meditation. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for meditation, such as information on the benefits of meditation or tips for starting a meditation practice.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on meditation, which could cover topics such as the benefits of meditation, strategies for starting a meditation practice, and how to support those who are struggling with meditation.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote meditation, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with meditation or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
June 12th-18th: Men’s Health Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of men’s health and raising awareness about men’s health issues.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for men’s health, such as information on common men’s health issues or tips for maintaining good health.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on men’s health, which could cover topics such as common men’s health issues, strategies for managing stress, and how to maintain good mental health.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote men’s health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with health issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups. Use the Wellbeing Calendar 2023 that we can provide you on excel.
June 13th-19th: Diabetes Awareness Week
This week is focused on raising awareness about diabetes and promoting strategies for preventing and managing diabetes.
June 20th: Father’s Day
June 21st: International Yoga Day
This day is focused on promoting the benefits of yoga and encouraging people to practice yoga. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for practicing yoga, such as information on the benefits of yoga or tips for incorporating yoga into daily life.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on yoga, which could cover topics such as the benefits of yoga, strategies for incorporating yoga into daily life, and how to motivate oneself to practice yoga.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote yoga, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with physical activity or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups
June 26th-30th: World Wellbeing Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of wellbeing and encouraging people to prioritise their well-being.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for wellbeing, such as information on the benefits of good wellbeing or tips for maintaining good wellbeing.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on wellbeing, which could cover topics such as the benefits of good wellbeing, strategies for maintaining good wellbeing, and how to motivate oneself to prioritize well-being.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote wellbeing, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with their well-being or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
July 3rd-9th: Alcohol Awareness Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of responsible alcohol consumption and raising awareness about the risks and effects of alcohol abuse.
To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for responsible alcohol consumption, such as information on the risks and effects of alcohol abuse or tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on responsible alcohol consumption, which could cover topics such as the risks and effects of alcohol abuse, strategies for managing alcohol intake, and how to support those struggling with alcohol abuse.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote responsible alcohol consumption, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with alcohol abuse or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
July 5th: Thank You Day
This day is focused on expressing gratitude and appreciation for others.
July 24th: Samaritans Awareness Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of mental health and raising awareness about mental health issues.
July 30th: International Day of Friendship
This day is focused on promoting the importance of friendship and building strong connections with others.
September 10th: Suicide Prevention Day
This day is focused on raising awareness about suicide prevention and promoting strategies for preventing suicide.
September 25th: National Fitness Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of physical activity and encouraging people to be more active. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for being more active, such as information on the benefits of physical activity or tips for incorporating more physical activity into daily life.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on the benefits of physical activity and how to incorporate more physical activity into daily life, which could cover topics such as the benefits of physical activity, strategies for setting and achieving fitness goals, and how to motivate oneself to be more active.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote physical activity, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with physical activity or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
October: Speak Up Month
This month is focused on promoting the importance of speaking up about mental health issues and encouraging people to seek help for mental health concerns.
To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
Offering resources and support for mental health, such as information on common mental health issues or tips for seeking help for mental health concerns.
Hosting a workshop or training session on speaking up about mental health, which could cover topics such as the benefits of speaking up about mental health, strategies for seeking help for mental health concerns, and how to support those who are struggling with mental health issues.
Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote speaking up about mental health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
Offering resources for those who may be struggling with mental health issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
October: Stoptober
This month is focused on promoting the importance of quitting smoking and encouraging people to quit smoking. To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for quitting smoking, such as information on the risks and effects of smoking or tips for quitting smoking.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on quitting smoking, which could cover topics such as the risks and effects of smoking, strategies for quitting smoking, and how to support those who are trying to quit smoking.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote quitting smoking, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with quitting smoking or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
October 2nd-6th: National Work Life Week
This week is focused on promoting the importance of work-life balance and encouraging people to find a healthy balance between their work and personal lives. To support your employees during this week, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for work-life balance, such as information on the benefits of work-life balance or tips for finding a healthy balance between work and personal life.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on work-life balance, which could cover topics such as the benefits of work-life balance, strategies for finding a healthy balance between work and personal life, and how to support those who are struggling to find a balance.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote work-life balance, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with work-life balance or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
October 10th: World Mental Health Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of mental health and raising awareness about mental health issues. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for mental health, such as information on common mental health issues or tips for maintaining good mental health.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on mental health, which could cover topics such as common mental health issues, strategies for managing stress, and how to maintain good mental health.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote mental health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with mental health issues, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
October 18th: World Menopause Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of menopause education and raising awareness about menopause-related issues.
To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
Offering resources and support for menopause education, such as information on common menopause-related issues or tips for managing menopause symptoms.
Hosting a workshop or training session on menopause education, which could cover topics such as the causes and effects of menopause, strategies for managing menopause symptoms, and how to support those who are struggling with menopause-related issues.
Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote menopause education, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
Offering resources for those who may be struggling with menopause-related issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
November: Movember
This month is focused on raising awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer, and promoting strategies for maintaining good health. To support your employees during this month, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for men’s health, such as information on common men’s health issues or tips for maintaining good health.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on men’s health, which could cover topics such as common men’s health issues, strategies for maintaining good health, and how to support those who are struggling with men’s health issues.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote men’s health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with men’s health issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
November 10th: National Stress Awareness Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of stress management and raising awareness about the risks and effects of stress. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for stress management, such as information on the risks and effects of stress or tips for managing stress.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on stress management, which could cover topics such as the causes and effects of stress, strategies for managing stress, and how to support those who are struggling with stress.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote stress management, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with stress or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
November 13th: World Kindness Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of kindness and encouraging people to be kind to one another.
November 19th: International Men’s Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of men’s health and well-being and raising awareness about men’s health issues. To support your employees during this day, you could consider:
•Offering resources and support for men’s health, such as information on common men’s health issues or tips for maintaining good health.
•Hosting a workshop or training session on men’s health, which could cover topics such as common men’s health issues, strategies for maintaining good health, and how to support those who are struggling with men’s health issues.
•Encouraging employees to participate in activities or events that promote men’s health, such as a charity fundraiser or a panel discussion.
•Offering resources for those who may be struggling with men’s health issues or managing their well-being, such as employee assistance programs or information on support groups.
December 3rd: International Day of People with Disabilities
This day is focused on promoting the importance of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and raising awareness about disability issues.
December 10th: Human Rights Day
This day is focused on promoting the importance of human rights and raising awareness about human rights issues.
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