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Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month

Honor and remember your beloved siblings during Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, a time to cherish their memory and support others in grief.

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEAll of November

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYMental Health

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to honor and remember your siblings on Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, which takes place throughout the whole month of November, starting from Nov. 1. This month is dedicated to recognizing and supporting those who have lost a sibling, and it's a chance to celebrate their lives and the special bond between siblings. While this may be a difficult time for some, it also serves as an opportunity to reflect on happy memories and find ways to cope with loss. So let's come together as a community to show love and support for those who have lost a sibling and make this month one of healing and remembrance.

TIMELINE

Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month Timeline

Concept Emergence

The idea of honoring bereaved siblings begins to emerge within grief support groups and communities, acknowledging the need for targeted recognition and support.

First Local Observance

A local child loss support group in Austin, Texas unofficially observes the first Bereaved Siblings Day starting a tradition that would later grow.

Growth & Recognition

Grief support communities around the world start recognizing Bereaved Siblings Day, broadening its reach and impact.

From a Day to a Month

Due to increasing participation and the clear need for this time of acknowledgement, November is officially designated as Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month.

Online Platform Involvement

Social media platforms join the commemorations, by promoting the use of hashtags like #BereavedSiblingsMonth, helping global spread and awareness.

COVID-19 Impact

Several virtual events are conducted worldwide to mark Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month

Organize a sibling support group

Reach out to other bereaved siblings and organize a support group where you can share your experiences, memories, and struggles with others who understand.

PLANT

Plant a memorial garden

Create a beautiful memorial garden in honor of your lost sibling. You can include their favorite flowers, plants, and mementos to remember them by.

WRITE

Write letters to your sibling

Take some time to sit down and write letters to your sibling. You can express your feelings, share memories, or simply update them on your life since they've been gone.

DONATE

Donate to a charity in their name

Choose a charity or cause that was important to your sibling and make a donation in their name. This is a great way to honor their memory and give back to a cause they cared about.

CREATE

Create a memory book

Gather photos, letters, and other mementos of your sibling and create a memory book to cherish forever. This can also be a beautiful way to share their memory with others.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month is Important

It honors and remembers our lost siblings

During this month, we take the time to reflect on our siblings and cherish the memories we shared with them. It's a way to keep their memory alive and honor them in a special way.

It brings awareness to sibling loss

Losing a sibling is a unique and often overlooked type of grief. Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month helps to bring attention to this type of loss and raise awareness for siblings who have lost their brothers or sisters.

It offers support and community for bereaved siblings

For those who have experienced the loss of a sibling, it can be very isolating and difficult to find others who truly understand their pain. Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month provides a sense of community and support for these individuals during a time when they need it most.

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