15 April, 2026
Every April, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) celebrates the ‘Month of the Military Child’ - a time to highlight Service children and remind people of the positive impact they make in their schools and communities.
The month is led by the Education Policy Team within the MOD, with support from charities, schools, and other MOD and government departments across the devolved administrations.
The activities organised vary from art and poetry competitions to events at military bases and schools. The last Friday of the month is ‘Purple Up! Day’ – a chance for everyone to dress in something purple to show their support. This year it falls on 24 April.
