Commercial and retail Arts and culture
National Album Day
A UK day in October celebrating the album as an art form, with special releases, broadcasts and events in record shops.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserBPI and ERA
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
National Album Day is backed by the BPI and ERA, the trade bodies for record labels and entertainment retailers. Radio stations, shops and artists mark the day each year with a different theme.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 16 October 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Saturday 21 October 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | Saturday 20 October 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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