World Refill Day
World Refill Day, held on 16 June each year, is a public awareness campaign by City to Sea encouraging refills and reuse to cut plastic waste.
- 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 Refill Day takes place on 16 June each year. It is a global public awareness campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste, led by the not-for-profit City to Sea.
The campaign asks people to refill and reuse rather than buy single-use items, and calls on brands, businesses and governments to do the same. City to Sea also runs the Refill app, which maps places to refill water bottles and other containers.
The day suits refill and reuse brands, water and drinks companies, cafés and coffee chains, retailers with refill stations, councils, universities and sustainability teams.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 16 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 16 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 16 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Retail
- Household goods
- Drinks
- Cafu00e9s and coffee shops
- Local government
- Higher education
Questions and answers
When is World Refill Day 2027?
World Refill Day 2027 is on Wednesday 16 June 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Refill Day?
World Refill Day is organised by City to Sea.
Where is World Refill Day marked?
World Refill 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 Ecover: Ecover partnership with City to Sea for World Refill Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Ecover: Ecover partnership with City to Sea for World Refill Day
- Durham University: World Refill Day 2026
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