Beer Day Britain 2026
Beer Day Britain is the UK’s annual national beer day on June 15th when people celebrate the national drink. The focus of Beer Day Britain June 15th is the National Cheers to Beer at 7pm.
What is the purpose of Beer Day Britain? To encourage people to drink beer and join the national party. To raise the profile of beer as Britain's national drink and increase beer sales. To celebrate Britain's amazing brewing scene and heritage in spreading the love and knowledge of beer around the world.
Why June 15th? This date is significant because it is also the date that Magna Carta was sealed in 1215. Ale is mentioned in Magna Carta. Clause 35 of the great charter stated: 'Let there be throughout our kingdom a single measure for wine and a single measure for ale and a single measure for corn, namely the London quarter’. Having the Magna Carta connection with Beer Day Britain makes people appreciate that for centuries ale has played a central role in this country.
People are asked to raise a glass and say ‘Cheers to Beer’ and if they use social media post a message or photo using the hashtag #CheersToBeer. People can do the cheers at whatever time suits them, but the main time is 7pm