Dates
We’ve put together a list of active travel dates.
March
National no smoking day
11 March 2026
Help encourage as many smokers as possible to quit on no smoking day by organising your own event.
Nutrition and hydration week
16 March 2026 - 22 March 2026
A shared objective to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
International transgender day of visibility
31 March 2026
Celebrating trans and non-binary people and aiming to raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans and non-binary people worldwide.
Big walk and wheel is taking place
16 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
April
Stress awareness month
April 2026
Increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
Earth day
22 April 2026
Inspire a lifetime of action to protect our planet. Active travel is an important factor for a more sustainable future, improving air quality which benefits the environment and our health.
More information and resources are available from earth day.
May
National walking month
May 2026
Encourages people to walk more throughout May.
Mental health awareness week
11 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Bringing the UK together every May to focus on having better mental health.
Walk to school week 2026
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
National day for staff networks
13 May 2026
The national day for staff networks aims to encourage collaboration, support aligned activity and further inspire the voice of network members.
National day for staff networks
June
Bike week
08 June 2026 - 14 June 2026
Encouranging people to get out cycling and switch to cycling as the best way to get around.
Men's health week
08 June 2026 - 14 June 2026
Led by the Men's Health Forum to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men and boys to seek professional advice for health-related problems.
Diabetes awareness week
09 June 2026 - 14 June 2026
Shout about the things that matter to people with diabetes, shining a light on what it’s like to live with day in, day out.
International day of play
11 June 2026
Play is important for the development of all children - getting active on the way to or from school with friends can be a great way to incorporate play into every day.
Information and resources are available from right to play.
National clean air day
19 June 2026
A chance for the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action.
August
Cycle to work day
06 August 2026
UK’s biggest cycle commuting event.
