Guinness World Records Day

First held in 2004 to mark Guinness World Records becoming the best-selling copyright book of all time, Guinness World Records Day (GWR Day) is now a much-anticipated annual celebration that has inspired some iconic record-breaking achievements.
Whether you have a desire for adrenaline, knowledge, or finding your limits, get involved!

GWR Day 2025 took place on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

split image of Lucie, Josh and Jodie on the roof of The O2

GWR Day reaches new heights as record breakers take to roof of iconic London venue The O2

Three way split header of Aevin, handing crown to Jess, and Jess with certificate

Handing over the crown: New York woman claims largest afro title with her six-foot hair

Stunt driver Paul Swift breaks dangerous side wheelie record for GWR Day

Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge sitting talking to each other

World's tallest and shortest women share secrets and dreams as they interview each other

All the amazing records broken on GWR Day 2023

Split image of Jyoti and Rumeysa playing Hungry Hungry Hippos

World’s tallest and shortest women face off in epic Hungry Hungry Hippos showdown

Experience record breaking at Guinness World Records: London

Guinness World Records is delighted to announce its brand new UK attraction, set to open at London's iconic The O2 from late 2026.
Visitors of all ages will have the unique opportunity to experience the wonder of record breaking, and possibly become record breakers themselves.