World Drowning Prevention Day in United States of America

In 2026, World Drowning Prevention Day falls on Saturday, 25 July 2026.

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Photo by Zack Zaidi on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026

About World Drowning Prevention Day

World Drowning Prevention Day is a global advocacy day established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the tragic impact of drowning on families and communities. It serves as an opportunity to highlight life-saving solutions and promote water safety education. Organizations across the United States use this day to encourage drowning prevention measures in pools and natural bodies of water.

World Drowning Prevention Day dates in United States of America

Observance dates for World Drowning Prevention Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).

25 Jul 2023

Tuesday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2023

25 Jul 2024

Thursday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2024

25 Jul 2025

Friday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2025

25 Jul 2026

Saturday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2026

25 Jul 2027

Sunday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2027

25 Jul 2028

Tuesday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2028

25 Jul 2029

Wednesday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2029

25 Jul 2030

Thursday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2030

25 Jul 2031

Friday · World Drowning Prevention Day

2031

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