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Baby Loss Awareness Week

Join us in raising awareness and honoring the lives of angel babies during Baby Loss Awareness Week. Let's support each other through this difficult journey.

Friday

9–15

October 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEOctober 9-15

OBSERVED INUnited Kingdom

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYHealth Conditions

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Get ready to honor and remember the lives of precious babies on Baby Loss Awareness Week, starting on October 9. This week-long observance began in the United States in 2002 and has since spread to many other countries around the world. It's a time for families and communities to come together and acknowledge the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. It's also an opportunity to raise awareness about these heartbreaking experiences and provide support for those who have gone through them. Let's join together in love and remembrance during this special week.

TIMELINE

Baby Loss Awareness Week Timeline

Inception of Observance

Baby Loss Awareness Week was first initiated in the United States, to create a community for grieving parents and to raise awareness about baby loss.

UK Recognition

The week observance spread to the United Kingdom, as several organizations recognized Baby Loss Awareness Week for the first time.

Global Impact

Many countries worldwide began acknowledging Baby Loss Awareness Week, broadening its impact and reach.

Introduction of Remembrance Services

Memorial services and moments of silence were introduced during the week as customary practices of remembrance.

Increased Advocacy Efforts

Increased advocacy efforts led to greater understanding and support for grieving families, along with increased research attention to prevent causes of baby loss.

Global Candle Lighting

The Global Wave of Light, a synchronized candle lighting at 7 p.m. local time on October 15, was introduced to conclude the week across the globe.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Baby Loss Awareness Week

Light a candle in remembrance

Lighting a candle is a simple yet meaningful way to honor and remember babies who were lost too soon. You can do this at home or attend a candle lighting ceremony in your community.

PARTICIPATE

Participate in a memorial walk

Many cities and towns organize memorial walks during Baby Loss Awareness Week. Joining one of these walks is a powerful way to show support and solidarity for families who have experienced loss.

CREATE

Create a memory box

Gather mementos, photos, and special items that remind you of your baby and create a memory box. This can be a therapeutic and healing activity for parents and families who have experienced loss.

DONATE

Donate to a baby loss charity

Consider making a donation to a baby loss charity in honor of Baby Loss Awareness Week. This can help support families who have lost a baby and raise awareness for this important cause.

CONNECT

Connect with a support group

Reach out to others who have experienced loss and connect with a support group. Sharing your story and listening to others can be a powerful way to heal and find comfort during this difficult time.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Baby Loss Awareness Week is Important

Honors the precious lives of lost babies

This week allows families to come together and remember their babies who were taken too soon. It's a time to honor their memory and celebrate the impact that these little ones had on their loved ones' lives, no matter how short their time may have been.

Raises awareness and destigmatizes the topic

Baby Loss Awareness Week aims to get people talking openly about baby loss, which can often be a taboo subject. By shedding light on the topic and encouraging conversations, it helps break down the stigma surrounding it.

Provides support for families who have experienced loss

Losing a baby is an incredibly difficult experience for families, both emotionally and physically. Baby Loss Awareness Week offers support and resources for those who have experienced this type of loss, providing a sense of community and understanding during a time when they may feel isolated.

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