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International Relaxation Day
International Relaxation Day will be held on the 15th August, 2026. A day to relax or choose to learn new relaxation techniques. Or perhaps take some time out in a busy day to relax. Since 1985, National Relaxation Day is held annually on the 15th August in the USA. This was a great idea by a nine year old, Sean Moeller from Michigan. Nowadays, with thanks to social media platforms many people around the world celebrate National Relaxation Day and more recently, International Relaxation Day.
What’s involved for International Relaxation Day?
International Relaxation Day is an opportunity to reflect and share the importance of relaxation and how people, families, organisations and communities can learn about applying relaxation in their daily lives and routines. Social media can be used to share what methods you have found useful to aid relaxation. You can use the hashtags: #InternationalRelaxationDay #InternationalRelaxationDay2026 #Relaxation
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If National Relaxation Day is recognised in your country then you can use the hashtag: #NationalRelaxationDay
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The Centre for Coaching supports International Relaxation Day.
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International Relaxation Day Website
This year the National Wellbeing Service Ltd launched a website dedicated to International Relaxation Day which includes information about how to relax. It also has a Research Hub for health practitioners, teachers, health coaches, doctors, psychologists and other professionals who may wish to use relaxation in their area of work.
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International Relaxation Day Online Conference
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Conference Theme: Relaxation for All: Skills for Health and Wellbeing in Daily Life
Depending upon your time zone, the conference is held on 14th & 15th August, 2026
15th August, 2026: Start Time: 20:45 Auckland, NZ; 16:45 Shanghai, China;10:45 CET; 09:45 London, BST; 04:45 EDT, New York, USA; (NB. 14th August: 22.45 Honolulu)
Location: Virtual. Conference held on Zoom & YouTube
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Cost: Free event
Conference: Programme
Conference: Speakers
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The theme for the third International Relaxation Day Online Conference is Relaxation for All: Skills for Health and Wellbeing in Daily Life. The conference will focus on practical, accessible and evidence-informed relaxation approaches that can support health, reduce stress and enhance wellbeing across everyday life. The Conference co-chairs are Prof Stephen Palmer PhD and Dr Siobhain O’Riordan PhD who are both Chartered Psychologists. Nikki Ayles is a team member who assists in the event.
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Who is this conference for?
The conference may interest members of the public who may wish to learn more about relaxation techniques and their benefits to health and wellbeing. The conference may also interest health professionals.
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Visit the conference website for full details.