Playday 2025: Spaces for Play
Playday is the national day for play, a celebration of children’s right to play, held every year on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2025 will take place on Wednesday 6 August 2025.
The theme for Playday 2025 is . . . Spaces for Play
This year’s theme highlights the vital importance of accessible, inclusive spaces where children and teenagers have opportunities to play freely, spending time, and connecting with friends – and feel valued as part of their community. Children will play anywhere and everywhere, so access to quality playful spaces and places is essential for their happiness and development, offering opportunities to boost both physical health and emotional wellbeing.
This Playday, we’re calling for spaces for play that:
Are inclusive and welcoming for children and teenagers of all ages and abilities
Create safe, playful neighbourhoods where children can play freely every day.
Maximise opportunities for play in schools, childcare, and youth settings
Are shaped by the voices, needs, and experiences of children and teenagers 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 teenager has the right to play — and they deserve the time, space, opportunity and freedom 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.
For the latest updates on this year’s campaign follow us on Facebook and Twitter/X and get involved using the hashtags #Playday2025 and #SpacesForPlay.
Campaign and event resources
Anyone can organise a Playday event. Each year, resources are available to support Playday event organisers – including information and event posters.
Playday is coordinated by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland and PlayBoard Northern Ireland.