April is one of the busiest months in the inclusion calendar. It brings together a mix of religious observances, cultural celebrations, and EDI awareness campaigns. From major Christian and Jewish festivals to key moments for neurodiversity, wellbeing, and anti-racism, it’s a month that requires thoughtful planning and awareness.
Many of these dates overlap, making it especially important for organisations to consider inclusive scheduling. April is anchored by several month-long campaigns focused on wellbeing and inclusion. These include:
Autism Acceptance Month
An opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported and understood.
https://www.autism.org.uk
Stress Awareness Month
This year’s campaign motto is #BeTheChange, with the month dedicated to increasing public awareness of the causes, effects and management of stress.
https://www.stress.org.uk
Passover and Easter may be behind us, but for other religions and communities, there are a number of additional festivals and important dates, including:
– Theravada New Year (Buddhism) – April 13
– Vaisakhi / Baisakhi (Sikh) – April 14
April also highlights several important awareness days, including:
Earth Day – April 22 – an opportunity to explore sustainability through an inclusion lens, particularly climate justice
https://www.earthday.org
Stephen Lawrence Day – April 22 – a key moment for reflection on anti-racism and institutional change
https://stephenlawrenceday.org
To learn more about upcoming awareness and religious dates, visit the Empower Up events calendar here – https://empower-up.com/events/uk/
