International

Float Day 2027

Worldwide: 27 February 2027

Be part of International Float Day 2027 on Saturday 27 February 2027! Join people and communities around the world for this global celebration of water safety and the lifesaving importance of learning to float. With the international media launch on Thursday 25 February 2027, we're inviting everyone—families, friends, schools and communities—to get involved and help spread this important message. Your participation can make a difference! Find an event near you, bring your family and friends, and join thousands of people around the world in promoting this essential survival skill. Getting involved is easy—simply search the interactive map for your nearest registered event and come along on Saturday 27 February. Together, we can help save lives through floating!

Share a photo or video of your Float Day activity by tagging #internationalfloatday in Instagram @floattosurviveaustralia

It’s not a message just for the beach!
While many think of drowning as a beach issue, the reality is much broader:

34% of drowning deaths occur at inland waterway locations, including 25% at rivers alone.
We’re pushing the message across

Today is National Water Safety Day.

The message is clear ‘Float to Survive’ can save your life.  If you get in trouble in any water way from the ocean, pool, river, or dam, stop swimming and FLOAT.

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🌊 Float to Survive 🌊
“Floating is a water safety skill that is non-negotiable. The longer you stay afloat … the more chance of rescue.” - says Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins @lifeguardhoppoofficial

🛟 Knowing how to float co

Australian Governor General kindly took some time out of her day to support @floattosurviveaustralia for the launch of their water safety campaign

Search for a float day 2027 event near you

More added every day | Note you can search for your city/area. Zoom in/out. View full screen. Click on the float icon to see more details on the event

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Be Part of International Float Day 2027: Add your events

Saturday 27 February 2027 — Register Your Event and Help Save Lives!

International Float Day 2027 is bringing communities together around the world to promote one simple, lifesaving skill — the ability to float. We're inviting swimming pools, swim schools, water safety organisations, community groups and individuals across the globe to organise an event and help spread the message that floating can save lives.

Whether you're hosting a small community gathering or a large public event, we want you involved! Register your event to appear on our international event map and encourage your local community to take part in this global water safety initiative.

The celebrations begin with an international media launch on Thursday 25 February 2027 (location to be confirmed), followed by International Float Day on Saturday 27 February 2027.

How to Take Part

Register your event — Add your organisation and event location to the International Float Day global map.
Get your community floating — Organise a safe, supervised floating activity in a pool, river, lake or ocean.
Capture the moment — Take photos of your participants demonstrating their floating skills, with their permission.
Share it with the world — Post your photos on instagam using #internationalfloatday and tag @floattosurviveaustralia to help spread the message globally.

Learn the Floating Positions

We will send you, after registration, information on how to help your participants prepare by learning the recommended floating techniques before the event.