Playday is the national day for play, organised by Play Scotland, Play Board Northern Ireland, Play England, and Play Wales. It is celebrated on the first Wednesday in August with events across the country.
Playday 2025 is on Wednesday 6 August and the theme is #SpacesForPlay.
This theme was chosen because every child deserves welcoming, inclusive spaces to play, connect, and thrive.
We would love you to organise a play event in your area for Playday to celebrate #SpacesForPlay.
You can also find more information about organising community play here.
What can you do? 5 Steps to Support Playday 2025
- Organise a Playday event!
- Share our messages on Facebook and Twitter/X or on your own platforms
- Send out an email or newsletter to your networks asking them to organise an event
- Invite your local representatives to a Playday event near you
- Attend your local Playday event on Wednesday 6th of August and experience the joy of play!
For Playday 2025, we’re calling for spaces for play that:
- Are inclusive and welcoming for children and young people of all ages and abilities
- Provide accessible, safe, and playful spaces where children can play freely in their local community.
- Maximise opportunities for play in schools, childcare, and youth settings
- 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.
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.
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.
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