The Complete Evergreen Awareness Calendar: Awareness Months, Causes & Funny Days
Last updated: September 2025
Discover a world of causes—and a few reasons to smile. Our Evergreen Awareness Calendar brings you the complete list of awareness months, causes, and even some funny days worth celebrating. At Dream Maker Pins, we know ribbons aren’t just accessories—they’re symbols of hope, advocacy, and solidarity. Whether you’re here to learn when Brain Cancer Awareness Month is, find the ribbon color for lupus, or mark down a lighthearted holiday like National Donut Day, this calendar has you covered. Bookmark it, share it, and use it to plan campaigns, events, and everyday awareness all year long.
January — Fresh Starts & Clear Vision
Awareness months
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (often teal/white)
- Thyroid Awareness Month (blue/teal/pink)
- Glaucoma Awareness Month (green)
- National Mentoring Month
Notable days
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (U.S.; third Monday)
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan 27)
Fun days
- National Sticker Day (Jan 13)
- National Hot Chocolate Day (Jan 31)
February — Hearts & Rare Conditions
Awareness months
- American Heart Month (red)
- Cancer Prevention Month
Notable days
- World Cancer Day (Feb 4)
- National Wear Red Day® (first Friday; U.S.)
- Rare Disease Day (last day of February)
Fun days
- Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17)
- Valentine’s Day (Feb 14)
March — Resilience & Neurodiversity
Awareness months
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (dark blue)
- Kidney Month
- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month (orange)
- Endometriosis Awareness Month (yellow)
Notable days
- International Women’s Day (Mar 8)
- Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (Mar 25; green)
- Transgender Day of Visibility (Mar 31)
- Pi Day (Mar 14)
Fun days
- World Compliment Day (Mar 1)
- International Day of Happiness (Mar 20)
April — Consent, Acceptance & Earth
Awareness months
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) (teal)
- Autism Acceptance Month (red/gold or multicolor)
- Parkinson’s Awareness Month (blue)
- Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (light purple/blue)
- Stress Awareness Month
Notable days
- World Health Day (Apr 7)
- Earth Day (Apr 22)
- Denim Day (SAAM; last Wednesday of April)
Fun days
- World Book Day (often Apr 23)
- International Dance Day (Apr 29)
May — Mental Health & Caregivers
Awareness months
- Mental Health Awareness Month (green)
- ALS Awareness Month (U.S.)
- Stroke Awareness Month (red)
- Lupus Awareness Month (purple)
- Skin Cancer Awareness Month (black/orange)
Notable days
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (May 17)
- World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
Fun days
- Star Wars Day (May 4)
- Mother’s Day (many countries; second Sunday)
June — Pride & Brain Health
Awareness months
- Pride Month (rainbow)
- Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (purple)
- Men’s Health Month (blue)
- PTSD Awareness Month (teal)
Notable days
- National Cancer Survivors Day® (first Sunday)
- World Blood Donor Day (Jun 14)
Fun days
- National Donut Day (first Friday)
- World Music Day (Jun 21)
July — Inclusion & Independence
Awareness themes
- Disability Pride Month
- Sarcoma Awareness Month (yellow)
- UV Safety Month
Notable days
- International Self-Care Day (Jul 24)
- World Hepatitis Day (Jul 28)
Fun days
- World Emoji Day (Jul 17)
- International Day of Friendship (Jul 30)
August — Back-to-School & Safety
Awareness themes
- Immunization Awareness Month
- Psoriasis Awareness Month (lavender)
Notable days
- International Youth Day (Aug 12)
- International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31; purple)
Fun days
- International Cat Day (Aug 8)
- National Dog Day (Aug 26)
September — Prevention & Prostate Health
Awareness months
- Suicide Prevention Month (yellow)
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (light blue)
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (teal)
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (gold)
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month (red)
- Hispanic Heritage Month (mid-Sep to mid-Oct)
Notable days
- World Suicide Prevention Day (Sep 10)
- International Day of Peace (Sep 21)
Fun days
- Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sep 19)
- National Coffee Day (late Sep/early Oct; varies)
October — Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence
Awareness months
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month (pink)
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month (purple)
- Liver Cancer Awareness Month (emerald)
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month (blue/yellow)
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month (pink/blue)
Notable days
- World Mental Health Day (Oct 10)
- International Day of the Girl (Oct 11)
Fun days
- World Teachers’ Day (Oct 5)
- Halloween (Oct 31)
November — Diabetes, Gratitude & Care
Awareness months
- Diabetes Awareness Month (blue; World Diabetes Day Nov 14)
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month (white/pearl)
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (purple)
- Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month (U.S.)
- Epilepsy Awareness Month (purple)
- Men’s Health / Movember
Notable days
- Veterans Day (U.S.; Nov 11)
- World Kindness Day (Nov 13)
- Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov 20)
- Giving Tuesday (first Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving)
Fun days
- World Vegan Day (Nov 1)
- Thanksgiving (U.S.; fourth Thursday)
December — Solidarity & Reflection
Awareness themes
- World AIDS Day (Dec 1; red)
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3)
- Human Rights Day (Dec 10)
Fun days
- International Mountain Day (Dec 11)
- Ugly Sweater Day (mid-Dec; varies)
Awareness doesn’t stop at the calendar
This guide is here whenever you need it—whether you’re organizing a fundraiser, honoring a loved one, or just curious about which month highlights which cause. Awareness is year-round, and visibility matters.
Our Awareness Ribbon Collection includes pins for dozens of causes, from teal to gold to purple. They’re small but powerful tools to spark conversations, show support, and keep the message alive every day—not just during awareness month.
If you’re planning something big, we also create custom enamel pins for teams, nonprofits, schools, and events. Because sometimes the best way to raise awareness is to make it personal.