Top Female Inspirational Awareness Dates for Your 2026 Calendar

From gender equality and women’s health to leadership, confidence, and inclusion, national and international awareness days provide a powerful platform to motivate, support, and elevate women across your organisation. They create space for open conversation, shared learning, and the celebration of female voices and achievements.

Recognising these moments demonstrates a genuine commitment to advancing support for women in the workplace. Recent studies showed that women are still underrepresented at all levels in the corporate world, making up just 29% of C-Suite roles, with women of colour having an even smaller percentage of only 7%. By celebrating the following events, workplaces and institutions can reinforce a culture that values equity, visibility, and opportunity, encouraging reflection on progress while inspiring women to lead with confidence, ambition, and purpose.

In this in-depth guide, we have highlighted the top awareness days, weeks and months taking place in 2026. To ensure your year is full of education, recognition, and understanding, contact a member of our team to discuss your event and find the perfect speaker for you!

Key

• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• September
• October

Awareness Events in February

4th February: National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Our top speakers for National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2026:

• Alex Scott MBE
• Gabby Logan MBE
• Susie Wolff

11th February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Our top speakers for International Day of Women in Science 2026:

• Kay Firth-Butterfield
• Nina Schick
• Anne-Marie Imafidon

Awareness Events in March

Gender Equality Month

Our top speakers for Gender Equality Month 2026:

• Dr Jo Salter
• Natasha Graziano
• Gina Buckney

Women’s History Month

Our top speakers for Women’s History Month 2026:

• Nicky Moffat
• Ebony Rainford-Brent
• Oona King

8th March: International Women’s Day

Our top speakers for International Women’s Day 2026:

• Dame Inga Beale
• Karren Brady
• Emma Grede

Awareness Events in April

Celebrate Diversity Month

Our top speakers for Celebrate Diversity Month 2026:

• Kanya King
• June Sarpong
• Ife Thomas

Awareness Events in May

Women’s Health Month

Our top speakers for Women’s Health Month 2026:

• Elizabeth Joseph
• Dr Anita Mitra
• Jessica Hepburn

Awareness Events in June

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Our top speakers for LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2026:

• Phyll Opoku-Gyimah
• Jill Scott MBE
• Casey Stoney

Awareness Events in July

Disability Pride Month

Our top speakers for Disability Pride Month 2026:

• Amy Purdy
• Liz Carr
• Anna Turney

Awareness Events in September

14-20th September: National Inclusion Week

Our top speakers for National Inclusion Week 2026:

• Thais Compoint
• Tanni Grey-Thompson
• Mandy Hickson

Awareness Events in October

Black History Month

Our top speakers for Black History Month 2026:

• Bianca Miller-Cole
• Anita Asante
• Yasmin Benoit

Global Diversity Awareness Month

Our top speakers for Global Diversity Awareness Month 2026:

• Martina Witter
• Makaziwe Mandela
• Samantha Clarke

21-25th October: International Week of Happiness at Work

Our top speakers for International Week of Happiness at Work 2026:

• Penny Power
• Lauren Paton
• Katy Leeson

10th October: World Mental Health Day

Our top speakers for World Mental Health Day 2026:

• Katie Piper
• Bonita Norris
• Charlie Webster

11th October: National Coming Out Day

Our top speakers for International Coming Out Day 2026:

• Gina Battye
• Nicola Adams
• Helen Richardson-Walsh

Hire an Official Top Female Motivational Speaker in 2026!

If you’re looking to host an event that truly resonates, our team is on hand to help you find the perfect speaker. Whether you’re honouring Black History Month, World Mental Health Day, or any other important cause, we’ll connect you with inspiring talent to bring your event to life!

Ready to elevate your next event? To book a dynamic speaker and make every awareness moment truly impactful, get in touch with the Female Motivational Speakers Agency today. Simply fill out our online contact form or give us a call on 0203 9158 282. Let’s spark real progress – together.