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Screen Free Week

Draw, run, explore! Join us for Screen Free Week and rediscover the joy of life beyond the digital world.

Monday

3–9

May 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEScreen Free Week (1st Mon May, 7-day)

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYWellness

INTRO

Introduction

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Hoorah for Screen Free Week, launching bright and early on May 6! Originally known as TV Turnoff Week, this global event kick-started in the mid-1990s and has been a catalyst for families, schools, and communities to switch off from digital distractions and reignite a passion for shared moments. The screen-savvy among us are invited to embark on an exciting digital detox and take this golden opportunity to draw, run, explore, and engage in creative activities! Let's experience the joy of life beyond the four corners of our digital devices and appreciate the world from a fresh perspective!

TIMELINE

Screen Free Week Timeline

TV-Turnoff Week Launch

The Center for Screen-Time Awareness started TV-Turnoff Week to encourage less television watching and more active living.

Public Endorsement

The American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Education Association officially endorsed the campaign.

Scope Expansion

With the rise of the internet and smartphones, the campaign expanded to include all screen-based electronics.

Rebranded as Screen-Free Week

Renamed as Screen-Free Week, the campaign continued its mission to promote active, face-to-face interactions over digital engagement.

Engaging Educational Institutions

A growing number of schools, libraries, and educational institutions worldwide started participating in Screen-Free Week activities.

Continued Global Participation

Screen-Free Week became a global event, with families and communities participating in over 70 countries.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Screen Free Week

Host an arts and crafts day

Gather your family or friends and spend a day creating art. You can do painting, modeling clay, collage, or any medium you prefer. You'll be amazed at what your hands can create without the need for a computer, a tablet, or a phone.

ORGANIZE

Organize a sports event

Whether it's a big basketball game, a small badminton match, or a friendly game of frisbee in the park - active involvement in sports will keep you energized and screen-free. It's a great way to involve the community too!

COOK

Cook something new

Dust off that old recipe book that's been sitting on the shelf and take this chance to master a new dish. Challenge yourself not to use any digital recipes!

ORGANIZE

Organize a treasure hunt

Arrange an exciting treasure hunt around your neighborhood. This gets everyone out of the house, exploring the great outdoors and forgetting about their screens for a bit.

ORGANIZE

Organize a book club meeting

Gather your bookworm friends and spend an evening discussing your favorite books. It's a great way to engage in meaningful conversations and cultivate a healthy habit at the same time.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Screen Free Week

Helps rediscover the world beyond screens

In these digital times, it's all too easy to lose ourselves in the virtual world. Screen Free Week offers a refreshing break and a chance to explore and appreciate our surroundings, reigniting a sense of wonder for the world beyond the screen.

Encourages physical activity and creativity

Screen Free Week motivates participants to engage in physical activities such as sports events or even a neighbourhood treasure hunt. It also encourages us to tap into our creative side with arts and crafts, cooking new dishes, or diving into the pages of a good book.

Promotes meaningful interactions

Turning off screens for a week allows us to spend more quality time with family and friends. Whether it's through a shared sports event or lively discussions at a book club meeting, Screen Free Week enables genuine interaction where all our attention is devoted to the people around us.

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