CELEBRATE ELMER DAY ON 25th MAY 2024!

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Get ready for the most colourful day of the year! Elmer Day is back on 25th May and this year will be an extra special celebration for Elmer’s 35th birthday, with hundreds of events happening in schools, nurseries, libraries and bookshops around the country, and all over the world!

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How to get involved

Everyone is invited to join in the fun for Elmer Day, and while the official date for this year's Elmer Day is Saturday 25th May, we invite you to celebrate at a time that works for you, whether that's sharing Elmer stories throughout the week before or hosting craft sessions during Half Term.

Download the free Elmer Day pack for 2024, which contains all you need for your own celebration in a bookshop, library, classroom, at home or online.

If you’re holding a public event, upload the details via the form below to add it to the Elmer Day event map.

Don’t forget to wear your brightest colours and join in the fun online by sharing photos with #ElmerDay

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