National Bike to School Day🚲

National Bike to School Day around the world in 2026
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Dates of National Bike to School Day
2026 USAMay 6
USA Wed, May 6Observances Holiday
2025 USAMay 7
USA Wed, May 7Observances Holiday
2024 USAMay 1
USA Wed, May 1Observances Holiday
2023 USAMay 3
USA Wed, May 3Observances Holiday
2022 USAMay 4
USA Wed, May 4Observances Holiday
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bike to School Day

The first National Walk & Roll to School Day—called Walk Our Children to School Day—was held in 1997. Since then, it’s come a long way. In May 2012, the first-ever National Bike & Roll to School Day—called Bike to School Day—was celebrated across the U.S. Join families, schools and communities as they walk and bicycle to school for these events each year.

There are several good reasons for children to bike to school:

  • Physical exercise: Biking to school is a great way for children to get regular physical exercise. It helps improve cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and burns calories.

  • Improved academic performance: Studies have shown that children who exercise regularly perform better academically. Biking to school can help children stay focused and alert in class.

  • Environmental benefits: Biking to school is an eco-friendly way to travel, as it reduces carbon emissions and air pollution. It's a great way to teach children about the importance of protecting the environment.

  • Socialization: Biking to school can provide children with an opportunity to socialize with their peers. They can ride together and have fun on the way to school, building friendships and social skills.

  • Independence: Biking to school can give children a sense of independence and responsibility. It teaches them to plan their route, follow traffic rules, and make decisions about their safety.

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