Playday 2025

The theme for Playday 2025 is ‘Spaces for Play’. This exciting UK-wide celebration takes place on Wednesday, 6th of  August 2025, and highlights the important role play has in children’s development, wellbeing, and connection to their communities and culture.

Group of young people playing in a park

Everyone is invited to get involved, whether by organising a local event or helping to spread the word online.

Playday is a fantastic chance to:

From big community events to smaller local gatherings, every effort helps ensure children everywhere can enjoy their right to play.

How you can take part:

Check out Play Scotland’s dedicated Playday webpage here.