Monday 5th October 2026: Hooray for our teachers! 🍎 World Teachers’ Day is a significant international day observed annually on October 5th. Established by UNESCO in 1994, in partnership with the International…
Read moreWorld Animal Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 4th October 2026: Let's celebrate all creatures great and small! 🐾 World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare, celebrated annually on October 4th. It began in 1931 at an…
Read moreWorld Smile Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Friday 2nd October 2026: Share a smile! 😊 World Smile Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday in October. This special day was created by Harvey Ball, the artist who…
Read moreNational Poetry Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 1st October 2026: Let's make some rhymes! National Poetry Day is a much-loved annual celebration of poetry and all things verse in the UK. Organised by the Forward Arts Foundation, it takes place on the first…
Read moreEuropean Day of Languages | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 26th September 2026: Bonjour, hola, ciao! European Day of Languages is celebrated annually on September 26th. This initiative, organised by the Council of Europe with the European Union, aims to celebrate the rich…
Read moreU.N. International Day of Peace | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Monday 21st September 2026: Let's make peace! 🕊️ The U.N. International Day of Peace, often simply called Peace Day, is observed globally every year on September 21st. Established by the United Nations, this day is…
Read moreInternational Talk Like a Pirate Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 19th September 2026: Ahoy, mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fantastically fun, unofficial holiday celebrated worldwide every year on September 19th. This day was founded in 1995 by John Baur…
Read moreNational Fitness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 24th September 2026: Get up and get active! National Fitness Day is the UK's biggest annual celebration of physical activity. Organised by ukactive, it takes place on September 24th. The day aims to highlight…
Read morePositive Thinking Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 13th September 2026: Think happy thoughts! Positive Thinking Day, observed informally on September 13th, is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the power of optimism, resilience, and a 'can-do' attitude. While…
Read moreTeddy Bear Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 9th September 2026: Hugs for Teddies! Teddy Bear Day is a charming and informal celebration that takes place on September 9th. It's a day to celebrate the beloved teddy bear, a timeless companion for children…
Read moreInternational Sudoku Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 9th September 2026: Time to get puzzling! International Sudoku Day is a fantastic occasion observed annually on September 9th. This date was chosen because Sudoku is famously played on a 9x9 grid! While…
Read moreInternational Literacy Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Tuesday 8th September 2026: Read all about it! International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8th. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in…
Read moreNational Beach Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 30th August 2026: Splish, splash! National Beach Day, observed annually on August 30th, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our beautiful coastlines, sandy shores, and the vibrant life found in and…
Read moreInternational Dog Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 26th August 2026: Woof woof! International Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, is a heartwarming global day dedicated to celebrating dogs of all breeds, pure and mixed. It aims to raise awareness about…
Read moreInternational Bat Night | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th August 2026: Swoop into action! International Bat Night is an annual event that takes place at the end of August across more than 30 countries to raise awareness about bats and their conservation…
Read moreInternational Orangutan Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 19th August 2026: Swing into action! International Orangutan Day, observed annually on August 19th, is a crucial global day dedicated to raising awareness about the critical threat facing orangutans and the…
Read moreWorld Elephant Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 12th August 2026: World Elephant Day, celebrated annually on August 12th, is a significant global event dedicated to raising awareness about the urgent plight of elephants worldwide. It was launched in 2012 by the…
Read moreWorld Lion Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Monday 10th August 2026: Roar! World Lion Day, celebrated annually on August 10th, is a powerful global initiative dedicated to celebrating the majestic lion and highlighting the urgent need for its conservation. It…
Read moreInternational Cat Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 8th August 2026: Meow! International Cat Day, celebrated annually on August 8th, is a purr-fect opportunity to celebrate our feline friends and learn all about them! It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about…
Read moreInternational Owl Awareness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Tuesday 4th August 2026: International Owl Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th, is a captivating opportunity to introduce young children to the fascinating world of owls! It's a day dedicated to highlighting…
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