Table of Contents
Summer is fading and the nights are closing in, but as we turn the corner into autumn, the arrival of September 2026 brings with it a host of national days to mark in the workplace.
International Day of Charity | 5th September
A day that highlights the importance of giving, generosity and community. Charity and volunteering can support social connection, purpose and personal wellbeing, while encouraging us to think about how we can make a positive difference to others.
National Payroll Week | 7th-11th September
Organised by the CIPP, National Payroll Week 2026 is celebrating the vital role payroll professionals play in ensuring people are paid accurately, fairly and on time. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of financial wellbeing, pay, benefits and the important link between financial security and overall wellbeing.
UK Savings Week | 21st-27th September
A week dedicated to encouraging people to build healthier savings habits and take greater control of their financial future. It provides an opportunity to promote practical steps such as budgeting, building an emergency fund and developing greater financial confidence.
Pensions Awareness Day | 16th September
A chance to encourage people to think about their longer-term financial wellbeing and understand the importance of saving for retirement.
It’s a useful opportunity to make pensions feel more accessible and help employees take small steps towards greater financial security in later life.
Why not tie it in with our Mid-Career Financial Planning workshop, which goes through pensions & investing in detail.
International Week of Happiness at Work | 21st-25th September
A week focused on creating happier, healthier and more positive workplaces.
It encourages organisations and employees to consider the factors that contribute to workplace wellbeing, including connection, recognition, purpose, work-life balance and a supportive working environment.
One way to help your employees feel valued is by working to improve their wellbeing. Our full employee wellbeing bundle helps all your employees over a 12-month period.