How is National Video Games Day calculated?

This event is observed every year from 1997 onwards on 12 September.

When is National Video Games Day 2026?

Name: National Video Games Day
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: United States

Saturday, 12 September 2026

National Video Games Day celebrates video games in the United States. First listed in 1991, its date moved from July to September before settling on 12 September in 1997.

Also known as

National Video Game Day

Frequently asked questions

When is National Video Games Day 2026?: National Video Games Day 2026 is on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
What day of the week is National Video Games Day 2026?: It falls on Saturday.
How is National Video Games Day calculated?: This event is observed every year from 1997 onwards on 12 September.