24th July 2026
World Breastfeeding Week 2026
This August, families, communities and health professionals across the region will come together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” highlights the importance of building on the support, services and community networks that help babies and families thrive.
Join us for a range of local events taking place throughout World Breastfeeding Week, 1st to 7th August, including walks, tea parties, drop-in support sessions, and opportunities to connect with other mums. Whether you are expecting a baby, currently breastfeeding, or supporting a breastfeeding family, everyone is welcome to take part.
Keep an eye on this page for event details, locations and times, and help us celebrate the positive impact of breastfeeding on children, families and communities. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event |
When |
Location |
| World Breastfeeding Awareness Week | Monday 3rd August 9:30 – 11:00am |
St Peter’s Parish Centre St Peter’s Street Warrenpoint |
| Shared Supports, Stronger Starts | Wednesday 5th August 10am – 12noon |
Newry Leisure Centre |
| Tea, Coffee and Light Bites | Wednesday 5th August 10:30am – 12noon |
Surestart |
| Celebrating Breastfeeding Rhythm and Rhyme |
Wednesday 5th August 11 – 11:30am |
Banbridge Library Call to book: 028 4062 3973 |
| Pram Walk followed by a tea party celebration | Thursday 6th August 10:30am – 12noon |
Meeting at St Luke’s Hospital, Armagh |
| Afternoon Tea | Thursday 6th August 12noon – 2pm |
Bessbrook Parish Hall |