World Kids Colouring Day
World Kids Colouring Day on 6 May is a STAEDTLER campaign that invites children to draw and colour, with donations to a children's charity project.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
World Kids Colouring Day takes place on 6 May. Stationery maker STAEDTLER started it in 2008.
Children send in drawings and STAEDTLER gives 1 euro for each one, up to 50,000 euros, to a project run with Plan International Germany. In 2025 the theme was Luck & Happiness, and the money went to a project for preschool children in Togo.
It suits stationery and art supply brands, toy shops, schools, nurseries, children's publishers and family attractions.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 6 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 6 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 6 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Stationery and art supplies
- Toys and games
- Schools and nurseries
- Children's publishing
- Family attractions
- Charities
Questions and answers
When is World Kids Colouring Day 2027?
World Kids Colouring Day 2027 is on Thursday 6 May 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Kids Colouring Day?
World Kids Colouring Day is organised by STAEDTLER.
When did World Kids Colouring Day start?
World Kids Colouring Day was first held in 2008.
Where is World Kids Colouring Day marked?
World Kids Colouring Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including STAEDTLER: World Kids Colouring Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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