National Album Day 2026 will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026, continuing its annual celebration of the album as a creative art form. Established in 2018, the event encourages music fans to listen to complete albums, discover new music, and appreciate the album format as a storytelling medium for artists. For the 2026 campaign, the chosen theme is ‘Icons’, highlighting records and artists that have left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. ABOUT NATIONAL ALBUM