National Storytelling Week
A UK celebration of oral storytelling that starts on the last Saturday of January, running from 31 January to 8 February in 2026.
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OrganiserSociety for Storytelling
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
National Storytelling Week is run by the Society for Storytelling. Storytellers, schools, libraries and venues hold events that bring spoken stories to new audiences.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30 January to 7 February 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 29 January to 6 February 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 27 January to 4 February 2029 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
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