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For years, people online have been asking whether there’s a National Fortnite Day and, if so, when it’s observed. Well, we all know that in Fortnite, it’s not about where you start, but where you finish. So, while July 25th might have gotten the early drop with the release of Fortnite: Save the World, let’s be real—September 26th is where the real victory royale lies. It’s the day Fortnite Battle Royale descended from the bus (for early access) and into our hearts, turning a quirky co-op game into the global phenomenon we love so much.
Apart from July 25 (early access to Fortnite: Save the World), also July 21 (probably due to some date confusion) and July 13 (for reasons unknown) have been suggested as alternatives to September 26th. But we’re hoping the Fortnite community will rally behind our proposal for the September date. So, on September 26th, we’re asking you to celebrate by dropping into the game, scoring those victory royales, and sharing your best Fortnite moments on social media with the hashtag #NationalFortniteDay.
When is National Fortnite Day?
National Fortnite Day is the perfect excuse to hop into a match and celebrate the game that’s taken the world by storm. Here’s a quick look at when you can mark your calendar for September 26th over the next few years:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | September 26, Thursday |
| 2025 | September 26, Friday |
| 2026 | September 26, Saturday |
| 2027 | September 26, Sunday |
| 2028 | September 26, Tuesday |
| 2029 | September 26, Wednesday |
| 2030 | September 26, Thursday |
History of Fortnite
Fortnite’s journey is like a victory royale in itself—full of twists, turns, and plenty of last-minute saves. Here’s a quick rundown of how Fortnite became the epic game we know and love today:
- 2011: Epic Games begins development on Fortnite, originally envisioned as a mix between Minecraft and Left 4 Dead.
- 2017 (July 25): Fortnite: Save the World enters early access, offering co-op tower defense gameplay. Spoiler: it wasn’t the main event.
- 2017 (September 26): Fortnite Battle Royale drops, changing the game—literally. The 100-player free-for-all mode skyrockets in popularity.
- 2018: Fortnite hits 125 million players worldwide and becomes a cultural phenomenon. Ninja and Drake even stream it together, breaking Twitch records. You can watch that historical moment here:
- 2019: Fortnite’s live in-game events, like the Marshmello concert, start to redefine what a game can be. The event drew over 10 million players.
- 2020: Chapter 2, Season 2 introduces an overhaul of the map, bringing new mechanics and refreshing the game for its millions of players.
- 2021: Fortnite continues to dominate with epic crossovers, including Marvel, Star Wars, and even Ariana Grande’s Rift Tour (check out the video below for more info).
- 2022: No build mode called Zero Mode is introduced, offering players a new way to enjoy the game without the stress of cranking 90s.
- 2023: Fortnite reaches over 500 million registered players (Statista.com), proving that its appeal is as strong as ever.
Fun Facts about National Fortnite Day
Think you know everything about Fortnite? Here are three fun facts that might just surprise you—and give you a little something extra to drop into the conversation on National Fortnite Day.
- Fortnite’s biggest concert: Over 12.3 million people attended Travis Scott’s in-game concert in 2020, setting a record for the most concurrent players ever in Fortnite. Talk about a packed virtual venue!
- Fortnite’s first-ever event: The first live event in Fortnite history was the Rocket Launch in 2018. It was a huge success, showing that Fortnite could pull off live storytelling in a way no other game had done before.
- Fortnite’s in-game economy: Fortnite’s free-to-play model is so successful that in 2018 and 2019, it earned over $9 billion just from in-game purchases like skins, emotes, and Battle Passes. That’s more V-bucks than we can count!
How to Celebrate National Fortnite Day
Looking for interesting ways to celebrate National Fortnite Day? Here are three epic ideas to make sure your day is legendary:
- Share your best plays: Celebrate by posting your most epic Fortnite moments on social media with the hashtag #NationalFortniteDay. From clutch wins to hilarious fails, it’s all part of the fun—and who knows, maybe you’ll go viral!
- Host a Fortnite marathon: Get your squad together for a day-long gaming session. Whether you’re grinding out challenges or just playing for fun, make it a day to remember. Bonus points if you stream it!
- Fortnite Dance-Off: Remember those Fortnite emotes? Host a dance-off competition where you and your friends recreate the iconic Fortnite dances in real life. Post the results on social media with the hashtag #NationalFortniteDay and see who’s got the best moves!
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, celiac & gluten-free days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025-2026 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
