Christmas Jumper Day 2026

When is Christmas Jumper Day 2026?

The official date is Thursday 10 December 2026, confirmed by Save the Children. The charity also welcomes groups choosing another day that suits them.

Save the Children announces the date each year. Do not assume a particular December Thursday is a permanent rule, or reuse an old poster without updating the year and event details.

Christmas Jumper Day ideas for workplaces

Keep the invitation simple: the chosen day, what people can wear, the donation route and the beneficiary. Include remote and shift-working colleagues, and make sure an optional fundraiser does not become an expectation attached to someone’s role.

• A shared photo: invite volunteers to contribute a picture, with a clear explanation of where it will appear.
• A jumper story: let people describe an old, borrowed or handmade jumper without judging how much it cost.
• A short social: combine an existing break or gathering with a brief explanation of the cause.
• Employer matching: confirm any matching offer and its limit before advertising it.

If arranging additional fundraising activities, check the relevant rules and the charity’s guidance. A simple official donation link can be enough; there is no need to add a competition or sale to take part.

How much should you donate?

The current campaign suggests £2 for adults and £1 for children, while asking people to give what they can afford. These are suggested donations, not a compulsory charge for wearing a jumper.

Use the organiser’s current FAQs and payment guidance for donation and group fundraising arrangements. Avoid copying a text code, deadline or payment reference from an earlier campaign.

How to organise Christmas Jumper Day at school

Start with a short plan that staff and families can understand. The steps below are suggestions for a school or youth setting.

1. Confirm the date. Choose 10 December or another suitable day, then use the same date in every message.
2. Register through the official campaign. Check the current school resources and download the materials appropriate to your setting.
3. Explain the purpose. Tell families which charity benefits and how donations will be collected.
4. Make clothing optional. Offer a way to join without a jumper, a purchase or a donation. Follow the school’s clothing and safeguarding arrangements.
5. Plan the collection. Assign an adult responsible for recording and paying in money, using the charity’s instructions.
6. Report back. Thank the school community and state what was raised once the total is confirmed.

A short assembly can explain the fundraiser without asking pupils to discuss their family’s finances. If using photographs, follow the setting’s consent arrangements and do not identify children who have or have not donated.

Taking part at home or with a community group

Choose a manageable activity and use the charity’s official page for donations. A family can decorate an existing jumper, share a festive photograph privately or learn about the charity’s work together.

For a community venue, confirm access, opening hours, capacity and who is responsible for any money collected. State whether refreshments or other activities have separate costs, so the suggested charity donation is not confused with an entry price.

Where do the resources and donations go?

Save the Children’s campaign page explains its work and provides the registration route for current resources. The fundraiser began in 2012. Use the charity’s latest information for how donations support children, rather than presenting a past fundraising total or an illustrative example as a fixed promise for each donation.

Keep a record of the amount collected and pay it in using the current instructions. If a group uses a fundraising page, check that it is linked to the intended charity before sharing it.