A calendar circulated to British diplomats includes 110 awareness days, weeks, and months, covering a wide range of identity and wellbeing topics. The "official" 2026 calendar, obtained by the Daily Mail, features six days related to transgender and intersex commemorations, along with 20 days dedicated to mental health and neurodiverse conditions such as autism and ADHD. Days such as Flexible Working Day and International Pronouns Day are also listed.
The calendar, however, does not prominently feature Remembrance Sunday, a day dedicated to honoring members of the armed forces. While Remembrance Day on November 11 is noted, the Sunday commemoration at the Cenotaph in London is not highlighted. D-Day and VE Day are also absent from the provided details.
This extensive list contrasts with calendars from other government departments. In 2025, the Cabinet Office recognized 21 awareness days, the Department for Education marked 25, and the Home Office listed 12. The Wales Office, however, reported none.
Charlie Dewhirst, the Shadow Cabinet Office minister, criticized the calendar, stating, "It's a calendar of niche awareness days with pronoun days and identity politics. No one knows what half this stuff means, but the lanyard class has made sure it fills officials' calendars."
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated, "The FCDO has supported national remembrance commemorations for several decades."