About Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. The next Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 July 2026 on the theme of 'Alcohol and me'.

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What?

Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more.

When?

Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 6-12 July 2026.

Who?

Alcohol Awareness Week is coordinated by us, Alcohol Change UK.

Anyone can get involved in the week, either as an individual, a group, or an organisation.

It's easy to take part - just follow the sign up link at the top of this page and we'll send you free resources and ideas for joining in!

About the theme

Read more about this year's theme.

Past campaigns

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Alcohol Awareness Week 2025: Alcohol and work

Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 took place from 7 to 13 July on the theme of Alcohol and work.
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2024: Understanding alcohol harm

Alcohol Awareness Week 2024 took place from 1 to 7 July on the theme of Understanding alcohol harm.
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2023: Alcohol and cost

Alcohol Awareness Week 2023 took place from 3-9 July on the theme of Alcohol and cost.
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2021: Alcohol and relationships

Alcohol Awareness Week 2021 took place from 15-21 November on the theme of Alcohol and relationships.
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2020: Alcohol and mental health

Alcohol Awareness Week 2020 took place from 16-22 November on the theme of Alcohol and mental health.

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