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Held annually on the last bank holiday Monday in May, Celebration Day provides a dedicated opportunity to honour and celebrate the lasting impact of those who have inspired and shaped us—whether through personal connections, history, or culture—and whose influence continues long after they’ve died.
It’s a chance to come together, share stories, and rekindle the memory and spirit of those who continue to guide our own lives.
Inspired by traditions like the Day of the Dead, the idea for Celebration Day originated in 2022 with a small group of friends and embodies a similar spirit. Like Mother’s Day or Remembrance Sunday, it serves as a reminder that, as individuals and as a society, we are enriched by keeping alive the legacy of those who’ve paved the way before us.
This day is for everyone—regardless of age, culture, religion, or background. Celebration Day is not an organisation; it does not campaign, lobby, or profit. There are no political, commercial, or religious affiliations, and you don’t need to sign up, donate, or provide any personal information to participate.
The next Celebration Day will take place on Monday 25th May 2026.
In The Media
SUPPORT FOR CELEBRATION DAY
IN THEIR WORDS
HELENA BONHAM CARTER
ACTOR
"I love how we’re a patchwork of every single person we’ve met, and every single person we’ve loved. Even if people die, they remain part of our fabric, our internal world. We need to stop in this crazy world, and have permission to stop—Celebration Day is a day in which we can invoke them, and remember them, and let them live again through us."
TOBY PORTER
CEO OF HOSPICE UK
"Celebration Day offers a powerful opportunity to come together, reflect, and celebrate lives lived with meaning, compassion, and lasting impact."
SIR STEPHEN FRY
COMEDIAN, ACTOR, WRITER & PRESENTER
"Celebration Day is an inspired movement that encourages us all to take a moment to renew connections to the wonderful people who may have left our lives but can still live in our memories. When you see a late friend’s number in your phone you never want to delete it. You keep it there to keep them close. We should celebrate their lives and the luck in having them."
ANTONIA DALMAHOY
MD OF THE ROYAL MARSDEN CANCER CHARITY
"We deeply understand the importance of celebrating those who have inspired us which is why we’re proud to be part of Celebration Day, an occasion that offers people an opportunity to reflect on and recognise the lasting impact loved ones have in our lives."
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SIR ANTHONY SELDON
AUTHOR, CONTEMPORARY HISTORIAN, POLITICAL COMMENTATOR & EDUCATIONALIST
"Life is not like anything I was led to believe it was when I was young. It does not start at birth, I have realised, and it does not end at death. So today, Celebration Day, is a day not for sadness but for renewal and, indeed, celebration."
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A TOUCH OF ART
Renowned artist Rob Ryan created a stunning series of prints inspired by Celebration Day. In collaboration with Moonpig, these artworks were transformed into a limited-edition range of cards, offering a thoughtful way to commemorate and share cherished memories.
