Play Day - Spaces for Play

Playday is coordinated by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland and PlayBoard Northern Ireland.

Playday is celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 6 August.

The theme for this year is Spaces for Play

Every child and young person has the right to play — and they deserve the time, space, freedom, and opportunity to do so, every day. This Playday, we encourage families, community leaders, planners, developers, and everyone who shapes children’s lives to champion better spaces for play. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can grow, thrive, and belong. 

They support playful adults nationwide by supporting them to create play events and opportunities.

More information: https://www.playday.org.uk/