12 Awareness Days for Your Organisations Event Calendar 

Why Women’s Health Awareness Days & Support is Your Top 2026 DEI and Retention Strategy

Over the last five years in the UK alone, 1 in 5 employees undergoing fertility treatment left their jobs due to insufficient support from their employers. (Gender Health Gap Report, 2024)

53% of women have taken time off due to menopause symptoms, and over 1 million women per year leave their jobs due to menopause-related struggles and workplace inaccessibility. (Gender Health Gap Report, 2024)

84% of employees would consider staying at a job longer if they had more comprehensive mental and physical wellbeing offerings (Source: Reward Gateway).

42% of women feel uncomfortable discussing health issues with their managers (Source: Benenden Health).

These are just a couple of the stats that highlight the growing importance of workplace reproductive health benefits as an integral part of employee wellbeing. 

As the adage goes, knowledge is power and one of the best places to start is ensuring your employees have ample access to educational resources surrounding their reproductive health. 

Awareness days offer purposeful opportunities to provide employees with education and celebration over a range of important issues. This can in turn foster your organisation’s culture whilst making your employees feel seen and supported. 

As you plan for 2026, consider building key female reproductive–health awareness days into your internal events calendar.

These are just a few standout moments you can bring into your organisation — and for a full, comprehensive list, you can download our complete 2026 calendar here.

2026 Calendar of Reproductive Health Awareness Days

1. International Women’s Day

When: March 8th 2026

What: A globally recognised campaign that celebrates women’s achievements social, economic and political achievements whilst raising awareness for gender equality. 

2. National Endometriosis Action Month

When: March 2026

What: A globally recognised month of action for the 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth who suffer from the reproductive health condition endometriosis. 

3. National Infertility Awareness Week 

When: April 19th – 25th 2026

What: A UK-focused awareness week highlighting the challenges, mental and physical, faced by those struggling with infertility.

4. Black Maternal Health Week

When: April 11th – 17th 2026

What: A globally recognised week to amplify Black female voices and raise awareness for the historically higher maternal mortality rates in Black women. 

5. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

When: 4th – 10th May 2026

What: A global weeklong campaign dedicated to awareness around mental health struggles before, during and after pregnancy. 

6. National Women’s Health Week

When: May 10th – 14th 2026

What: A UK-focused weeklong campaign encouraging women and girls to make their health, physical and social wellbeing a priority.

7. Fibroids Awareness Month

When: July 2026

What: A globally recognised month to raise awareness about uterine fibroids that affect around 2 in 3 women.  

8. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 

When: September 2026

What: A globally recognised month to support those who’ve been diagnosed with or indirectly affected by ovarian cancer. 

9. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month

When: September 2026

What: A globally recognised month of action for the 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth who suffer from the reproductive health condition PCOS. 

10. Menopause Awareness Month

When: October 2026

What: A globally recognised awareness month focused on breaking the stigma surrounding menopause, including World Menopause Day on the 18th of October.

11. Baby Loss Awareness Week

When: October 9th – 15th 2026

What: A UK-focused week-long event dedicated to supporting those who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss. 

12. National Fertility Awareness Week

When: 1st – 7th November 2026

What: A UK-focused weeklong campaign initiated to raise awareness about fertility issues, treatments and reproductive health education. 

What next?

Why not download our full 2026 Hormone & Reproductive Health Awareness Calendar – designed specifically for HR, Benefit, and Reward Leaders who need actionable ideas and high-quality, trusted content.

This resource is not just a list of dates, it’s your year-round plan to drive conversion from awareness into loyalty.

Access: 

• Direct links to clinically validated resources like free blogs, guides and webinars for every major awareness day.
• Guidance on what policies to review from fertility leave to miscarriage leave, ensuring your policies are supportive and compliant.
• Themes for running inclusive events, such as “Family Forming for Every Body” sessions during Pride Month, or ERG run panel discussion suggestions. 

Download the full 2026 calendar now to access your action plan and immediately boost your employee engagement and retention strategy.

By incorporating key awareness days and campaigns, such as International Women’s Day, National Endometriosis Action Month, and Menopause Awareness Month, employers can provide educational resources and celebrate the diverse aspects of female reproductive health. This not only promotes a sense of acknowledgement and support for employees but also contributes to a workplace environment that values the holistic well-being of its people. 

If you’d like to take proactive steps in this direction, get in touch – benefits@hertilityhealth.com.