Europe, 1 May 2026 - International Labour Day 2026 focuses on ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, with particular attention to psychosocial risks such as work-related stress, excessive workload, and mental health. Recently published PROSPERH research underscores both progress and critical gaps in organisational efforts to protect workers.

10th October 2025 – World Mental Health Day 2025 highlights the need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies. The EU Horizon Europe-funded project PROSPERH demonstrates how workplaces can be health promoting environments during times of crisis as workplaces rapidly evolve.

As the world commemorates Labour Day, we recognise the invaluable contributions of workers across all sectors and settings. More than just a tribute, this day calls for urgent action to create and sustain health-promoting workplaces that support both physical and mental well-being. A healthy workforce is essential for job satisfaction, productivity and long-term sustainability.

The aim of World Mental Health Day is  to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, to reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being. It serves as a reminder that mental health is an essential part of overall health and encourages individuals and communities to take action in support of mental health.

International World Suicide Prevention Day is an important time to acknowledge and remember lives that have been sadly lost to suicide.