INTERNATIONAL DAYEDUCATION

Guinness World Records Day

This year on November 21, the world pauses to celebrate the gloriously over-the-top art of record breaking. From the silliest stunts to the most awe-inspiring feats of endurance, Guinness World Records Day is when ordinary people attempt extraordinary things. In 2026 it lands on Saturday, November 21. Grab a stopwatch, gather your friends, and find out what you might be the best in the world at.

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Saturday, November 21Every year on November 21

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Roots: Created by Guinness World Records; first designated November 9, 2005
Also on Nov 21: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day · Adoption Day · Gingerbread Cookie Day
Hashtag: #GuinnessWorldRecordsDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Attempt a Living-Room Record

Pick a safe, simple challenge the whole family can try: fastest cup stacking, longest a balloon stays in the air, or most high-fives in a minute. Film it, time it, and crown your household champion.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Turn It Into a Charity Win

Many Guinness World Records Day attempts raise money for charity. Host a neighborhood record attempt or a school fundraiser built around a quirky challenge, and turn bragging rights into real good.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Office Records, Zero Boring Meetings

Run a lunch-hour record contest: fastest typist, tallest paperclip tower, or best team high-five chain. Friendly competition builds team spirit, and somebody might just earn a place in the book.