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British Heart Week

Join the fight against heart disease this British Heart Week - spread awareness, make healthy choices, and support life-saving research!

Sunday

7–15

June 2026

Last updated February 8, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJune 7-15

OBSERVED INUnited Kingdom

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYHeart Health

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to spread some love and kindness during British Heart Week, which falls on June 7 this year! This week-long celebration aims to raise awareness about heart disease and promote healthy habits for a stronger heart. Did you know that the first British Heart Week was observed in 1980? Since then, it has become an important event for educating people about how they can take care of their hearts through proper nutrition and exercise. Let's come together to show our support for this important cause and make a positive impact on our community's heart health.

TIMELINE

British Heart Week Timeline

Inception of British Heart Week

The first-ever British Heart Week was observed, aiming to raise awareness about heart disease and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Community Involvement Grows

Increasing numbers of local communities began engaging in activities promoting heart health, including charity runs and healthy cooking workshops.

British Heart Foundation Participation

The British Heart Foundation becomes increasingly involved in organizing and promoting British Heart Week, providing essential resources for participants.

Online Engagement

British Heart Week made significant strides in online engagement, utilizing social media platforms to further expand its reach and impact.

Virtual British Heart Week

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, British Heart Week moved to a largely virtual format for activities and awareness campaigns.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate British Heart Week

Go for a charity walk

Participate in a charity walk to support the British Heart Foundation and raise awareness for heart health. It's a great way to get active and give back to a good cause.

ORGANIZE

Organize a healthy cooking competition

Gather some friends and family and have a healthy cooking competition, using heart-healthy ingredients and recipes. This is a fun way to promote heart-healthy eating and bond with loved ones.

HOST

Host a heart-themed party

Throw a party with a heart theme and encourage guests to wear red, the color of the British Heart Foundation. You can also serve heart-healthy snacks and drinks, and have fun heart-themed decorations and activities.

TAKE

Take a CPR class

Sign up for a CPR class to learn life-saving skills and be prepared in case of emergency. The British Heart Foundation offers CPR training courses that you can take.

Share heart health tips on social media

Use your social media platforms to share important heart health tips and facts during British Heart Week. You can also encourage your friends and followers to join in and spread awareness.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why British Heart Week is Important

It supports research and fundraising efforts

British Heart Week also serves as an opportunity to raise funds for research into heart disease and support those who have been affected by it. This helps towards finding better treatments and potentially even cures for cardiovascular diseases in the future, making it an important cause to support.

It raises awareness for heart health

British Heart Week is a crucial time to spread knowledge and information about heart health, as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. By bringing attention to this issue, people are encouraged to make positive changes in their lifestyles to maintain their heart health.

It promotes healthy habits

During British Heart Week, there is a focus on promoting healthy habits such as regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, and quitting smoking. These small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on heart health and serve as important reminders for people to prioritize their well-being.

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