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Learning at Work Week

Boost your skills and broaden your mind this Learning at Work Week - because knowledge is power, and the workplace can be your classroom!

Monday

17–23

May 2027

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

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YEARLY DATELearning at Work Week UK (3rd Mon May, 7-day)

OBSERVED INUnited Kingdom

CATEGORYCareers

SUBCATEGORYCareer Development

INTRO

Introduction

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Embrace the opportunity to expand your horizons this Learning at Work Week beginning on May 20! This week, dedicated to promoting learning and development in the workplace, is all about enhancing the skills that can propel you forward in your professional life. Instituted by the Campaign for Learning in 1999, Learning at Work Week has been going strong for over 20 years, inspiring individuals and organisations alike to value continuous learning. So, let's capitalize on this time to dive into new concepts, engage in stimulating discussions, and learn something new. After all, the workplace is not just a place of work - it's a vibrant, dynamic classroom just waiting to be explored!

TIMELINE

Learning at Work Week Timeline

Launch of Learning at Work Week

The inaugural Learning at Work Week was initiated by the Campaign for Learning to promote ongoing skill development in the workplace.

Global Recognition

Learning at Work Week gained recognition and started being observed in other countries, extending its reach beyond the UK.

Corporate Engagement

Large multinational corporations started recognizing the event, integrating various learning and developmental activities in their annual calendars.

A Turn towards Digital Learning

With advancing technologies, a significant emphasis was placed on digital learning practices in workplaces during this week.

Pandemic Impact

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, Learning at Work Week pivoted to support remote and virtual learning experiences for employees worldwide.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Learning at Work Week

Organize a skills swap

Ask each coworker to share a skill they possess that others in the workplace might not know. This could be anything from using an advanced software feature, to resolving common technical issues or performing basic first aid. You’ll all have chance to learn a new skill and also better understand the abilities of your colleagues.

INVITE

Invite an expert speaker

Invite a guest speaker from a field related to your industry into your workplace for a seminar or workshop. This promotes learning that is relevant and can directly improve the work you do.

LAUNCH

Launch a book club

This can be held during lunch hours or after work hours, centered around a book that is relevant to your industry or role. It promotes critical thinking, discussion, and continuous learning.

CREATE

Create a learning challenge

Encourage self-directed learning by creating a challenge in which each teammate commits to learn something new within the week, and then shares their learnings with the team at the end of the week.

SET

Set up informative breaks

Organize brief periods during work where employees share quick tips, tricks or little-known facts about your industry. It's exciting, collaborative and makes learning fun and informal in the workplace.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Learning at Work Week

Makes Learning Fun and Interactive

With activities like book clubs, learning challenges, and informative breaks, the Learning at Work Week turns learning into a fun and interactive process. These activities create a sense of excitement around learning and helps us look forward to it, instead of viewing it as a chore.

Promote Personal and Professional Growth

During Learning at Work Week, we get the unique opportunity to fine tune our existing skills or learn new ones. This not only enhances personal growth but also adds value in our professional life, making us more competent and versatile in the workplace.

Encourages Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange

This week encourages peer-to-peer learning. Coworkers sharing their skills and knowledge foster a conducive environment for exchange of ideas and know-how. This not only makes the learning process more enriching but also helps in creating stronger teams.

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