National Seat Belt Day
National Seat Belt Day on 14 November urges everyone in the US to buckle up on every journey ahead of the holiday travel season.
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About the day
National Seat Belt Day on 14 November reminds drivers and passengers to buckle up as holiday travel picks up. National Day Calendar cites figures that just over 90 percent of Americans wear seat belts, saving an estimated 15,000 lives a year, and that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found 47 percent of passenger fatalities in 2017 were unrestrained. The Governors Highway Safety Association, Volvo and Uber launched the day in 2019, the 60th anniversary of the modern three-point seat belt invented by Volvo.
People mark it by making sure every passenger buckles up, setting an example for children and sharing the message with #NationalSeatBeltDay.
The day suits road safety bodies, police and highway agencies, car makers, insurers, ride-hailing firms and driving schools.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 14 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 14 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 14 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Road safety bodies
- Highway agencies
- Car makers
- Motor insurance
- Ride-hailing
- Driving schools
Questions and answers
When is National Seat Belt Day 2026?
National Seat Belt Day 2026 is on Saturday 14 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Seat Belt Day?
National Seat Belt Day is organised by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
When did National Seat Belt Day start?
National Seat Belt Day was first held in 2019.
Where is National Seat Belt Day marked?
National Seat Belt Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: National Seat Belt Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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