Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2025 was celebrated on Wednesday 6 August.
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Call for better spaces for play on Playday
As Playday is celebrated across the UK today (6 August), national play organisations are calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces where children and young people of all ages and abilities can play freely and feel part of their communities.
This year’s Playday theme highlights the vital importance of quality spaces for play that support children and young people’s happiness, physical and emotional health and well-being, and connection to the world around them.
This Playday, we’re calling for spaces that:
- Provide accessible, safe, and playful spaces where children can play freely in their local community.
- Are inclusive and welcoming for children and young people of all ages and abilities.
- Maximise opportunities for play in schools, childcare, youth settings, and public spaces.
- Are shaped by the voices, needs, and experiences of children and young people themselves.
- Support play that promotes fun, friendship, being active, enjoying nature, and building a strong sense of belonging.
- Encourage families, carers, and communities to come together through play across generations.
Every child and young person has the right to play. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can grow, thrive, and belong.
For the latest updates on this year’s campaign follow us on Facebook and X and get involved using the hashtags #Playday2025 and #SpacesForPlay.
Play is every child’s right – on Playday and every day.
Playday is coordinated by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland and PlayBoard Northern Ireland.