International LEGO Day is celebrated on January 28 to honor the day in 1958 when the official patent for the modern LEGO brick was filed, a system so precise that bricks made in 1958 still fit bricks made today.
The company’s journey began in 1932, when Ole Kirk Christiansen founded the LEGO Group in Denmark. Originally a producer of wooden toys, the company transitioned to plastic bricks in the late 1940s. By 1958, the design had evolved into a stable, universal system.
When is International Lego Day Celebrated?
International LEGO Day is observed every year on January 28. The date is fixed and marks the anniversary of the LEGO brick patent filed in 1958. Below is a table showing International LEGO Day dates through 2030 so you can plan ahead.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | January 28, Wednesday |
| 2027 | January 28, Thursday |
| 2028 | January 28, Friday |
| 2029 | January 28, Sunday |
| 2030 | January 28, Monday |
Ways to Celebrate International Lego Day
Lego offers countless ways to celebrate. From building your favorite sets to trying new ideas, here are a few ideas to make the most of International Lego Day:
- Build Something New: Use a set you have not opened yet or create your own design.
- Explore Lego Sets Based on Your Interests: Themes range from Star Wars and Harry Potter to historical landmarks and architectural models.
- Watch a Lego Movie: Films like The Lego Movie show how LEGO bricks are turned into animated stories. They highlight movement, humor, and creative storytelling built from familiar pieces.
- Learn Something New with Lego Education Kits: Lego has many products aimed at teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles through hands-on activities. International Lego Day is a perfect time to explore these resources.
Did You Know? Facts about Lego
The world of Lego is filled with interesting details, from its humble beginnings to record-breaking builds. Here are a few fun facts that highlight why these bricks have remained a favorite for so long:
- Lego’s Name: The name Lego comes from the Danish words leg godt, meaning play well.
- Billions of Bricks: Over 600 billion Lego bricks have been produced since the toy’s inception. That’s enough for everyone on Earth to have more than 80 bricks each.
- Record-Breaking Creations: Some builders take their Lego creations to extreme levels. The tallest Lego structure ever built was a 35-meter-tall tower constructed in Milan, Italy, using over half a million bricks.
- Lego in Space: Lego bricks have even been sent to space! In 2011, astronauts aboard the International Space Station used Lego kits to see how the bricks would behave in zero gravity.
- Social media participation is a popular part of the day. The hashtag #InternationalLEGODay or #LEGOday is widely used. Fans share photos of their MOCs, meaning My Own Creations. Many also post short build videos or images of finished sets. Some creators show practical uses, such as LEGO bricks used as cable holders or simple home decor.
