Playday 2027
Wednesday 4 August 2027 · the first Wednesday of August each year
Playday occurs every year on the first Wednesday in August and is a campaign held to celebrate the importance of Play in children’s lives.
Also on 4 August: Coast Guard Day · National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day · International Owl Awareness Day
About Playday
Playday 2027 is on Wednesday 4 August 2027. It falls on the first Wednesday of August each year, so the date changes from year to year.
Playday 2026 was on Wednesday 5 August 2026. The next Playday is on Wednesday 4 August 2027.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 4 August 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday 2 August 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 1 August 2029 |
Playday occurs every year on the first Wednesday in August and is a campaign held to celebrate the importance of Play in children’s lives. The annual campaign encourages thousands of children across the UK to get involved in their local community events, be it at their local park or community centre, or you can even set up your own playday to get your community involved.
Playday is the national day for play in the UK, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2027 will be celebrated on Wednesday 4 August.
The theme for Playday 2027 will be announced by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland, and PlayBoard Northern Ireland closer to the date. Check playday.org.uk for updates.
- Play is essential at all ages and stages of childhood, and is particularly important during times of crisis.
- Play helps children and young people make sense of the world around them, deal with challenges, and build resilience.
- Play is fun, enabling children and young people to make friends, blow off steam, and cope with stress and anxiety.
- Play is vital for children and young people’s health, happiness, and skills development including creativity, imagination, and sense of adventure.
Make this Playday, and every day, an adventure!
For the latest updates on this year’s campaign follow us on Facebook and Twitter and get involved using the hashtags #Playday2027 and #Playday2027.
Find out more about Playday.
Playday is coordinated by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland and PlayBoard Northern Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Playday 2027?
Playday 2027 is on 4 August 2027. It is held the first Wednesday of August each year.
What is Playday 2027?
Playday occurs every year on the first Wednesday in August and is a campaign held to celebrate the importance of Play in children’s lives.
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