Organ Donation Week 2026

Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September

What you do this week really matters

Show your support and record your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

A recorded decision provides certainty for families at an incredibly difficult time.

Your loved ones are more likely to support organ donation if they know what you want.

Every day, opportunities to save lives are lost because organ donation decisions aren't known.

It takes 2 minutes to confirm your decision, and you could save up to 9 lives.

Start now

Take a look at the landmarks and buildings across the country turning pink for Organ Donation Week.

We have a variety of materials available, in both English and Welsh, which you can use to support us this Organ Donation Week.

Help us keep blood and organ donation at the forefront of people's minds, reach new audiences, and encourage more people to support the NHS.

Organ Donation Week is an annual event, and a chance for us to focus attention on the importance of organ donation and the need for more donors.

This year, we need your support more than ever as over 8,500 people are currently in need of a transplant to save or improve their lives.

Find out what's involved, who you could help and what choices you can make.

Get answers to some common questions and misconceptions about organ donation.