National Coloring Book Day (US)
National Coloring Book Day on 2 August was launched by Dover Publications to encourage colouring for all ages.
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About the day
National Coloring Book Day falls on 2 August. Dover Publications, the US book publisher, launched it, and marked its tenth anniversary in 2025.
The day encourages children and adults to pick up a colouring book. Dover uses the date for new titles, offers and colouring activities.
It suits book publishers, booksellers, art and craft retailers, stationery brands, libraries and wellbeing services.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 2 August 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 2 August 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 2 August 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Publishing
- Bookshops
- Arts and crafts
- Stationery
- Libraries
- Wellbeing services
Questions and answers
When is National Coloring Book Day (US) 2027?
National Coloring Book Day (US) 2027 is on Monday 2 August 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Coloring Book Day (US)?
National Coloring Book Day (US) is organised by Dover Publications.
Where is National Coloring Book Day (US) marked?
National Coloring Book Day (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including Dover Publications: A decade of coloring your world, Dover's 10th anniversary National Coloring Book Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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