European Maritime Day In My Country 2026

Events for the European Maritime Day In My Country 2026 will take place all over Europe from 1 April until 31 October 2026. 

European Maritime Day In My Country events aim to raise awareness about the importance of the oceans and seas and to engage the public, particularly young people.  

The objective is for people to realise that activities at sea (coastal tourism, fishing, sailing, shipping, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture etc.) are key for the EU’s citizens and economies. The EU has 68,000 km of coastline and about one third of the EU population lives within 50 km of the coast.

The European Maritime Day in My Country events are the public side of the European Maritime Day, the annual two-day event organised by the European Commission during which the Europe’s maritime community is invited to network, discuss and outline action on maritime affairs. 

Since the first edition in 2018, the number of European Maritime Day in My Country events has increased significantly, with a wide range of activities such as beach clean-ups, guided tours, art exhibitions, workshops, and conferences. 

In 2025, 352 events were organised in 27 countries, both in the EU and outside the EU.

How to apply to have a European Maritime Day in My Country event?

You can apply by completing the online registration form. The information provided in the form should be in English, even if the event will be conducted in another language. 

You may apply to organise more than one European Maritime Day in My Country event. If your event takes place in different locations, you can add them in the form. This will help people locate your events on the interactive map.

The deadline to apply is 10 March 2026. 

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