January 28

National Lego Day

Celebrate National Lego Day with the ultimate building experience - create something amazing with your imagination and a few bricks!

Yearly Date

January 28

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Celebrate National Lego Day on January 28 by building something awesome! This day was created in 2011 to celebrate the iconic brick toy that has been loved by children and adults alike for generations. The possibilities are endless with Lego, from creating mini-figures, to entire cities or ships. So grab your box of bricks and get ready to make some magical creations this National LEGO Day!

National Lego Day Timeline

1932

Legos' Founding

Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, founded LEGO, initially manufacturing wooden toys.

1958

Introduction of the LEGO Brick

The modern version of the LEGO brick, with its interlocking principles, was patented.

1978

Introduction of LEGO Minifigures

The first LEGO Minifigure, a small articulated figurine, was introduced to LEGO sets.

1997

LEGO.com Launches

LEGO launches its official website, LEGO.com, featuring product information, games, and building instructions.

2014

Release of "The LEGO Movie"

"The LEGO Movie", a computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the LEGO line of construction toys, is released in theaters.

2018

LEGO's Sustainable Bricks

LEGO announced the launch of their first sustainable bricks made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.

How to Celebrate National Lego Day

1 Build a Lego creation

Gather up your favorite Lego bricks and start building. You can create whatever you want, from a car to a castle to a robot. Get creative and let your imagination run wild.

2 Host a Lego building party

Invite your friends over for a fun Lego party. Provide an assortment of Legos, some snacks, and great music. Have everyone come up with their own creations or have them work together on one big masterpiece.

3 Visit a Lego store

Head down to the local Lego store and celebrate National Lego Day in style. Explore the latest sets, check out the Master Builder Gallery, shop for exclusive items, or even take home your own mini figure.

4 Take part in a Lego challenge

Check out websites like Instructables or BrickLink to find different challenges that involve using your Legos to build something creative. What kind of creative contraption can you come up with?

5 Watch a Lego movie

Snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn and watch one of the many popular Lego movies out there. From The LEGO Movie to The LEGO Batman Movie, there's something for everyone.

Why We Love National Lego Day

Lego is fun and creative

No matter what your age, it's hard to deny the appeal of building something from Lego pieces. It's a great way to use your imagination and hone in on your creativity – just make sure you have enough pieces! Plus, there are endless possibilities for the type of creations you can build.

Lego encourages problem solving

Building with Legos is more than just having fun - it also helps to promote critical thinking skills. You have to consider which pieces fit together best, as well as how much space you have available and how all of the elements will work together to create a beautiful structure or scene.

Lego promotes family bonding

Working on projects together is a great way to bond as a family. Building with legos is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age or skill level. It's also a great way to teach kids important values like teamwork and cooperation while spending quality time together!