GDU 2026
March 6-7 !
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GDU 2026 March 6-7 ! |
Unplug Your Way
We spark real-world connection, one unplugged moment at a time.
The Unplugged Movement inspires and supports individuals, schools, and communities worldwide to gather, connect, and recharge - both throughout the year and during our Annual Global Day of Unplugging (GDU) every March. From small get-togethers to large community gatherings, we make unplugging possible, accessible, and fun.
get ready for the 17th annual
Global Day of Unplugging 2026: March 6-7
At the heart of our movement is the Annual Global Day of Unplugging, a worldwide 24-hour digital break that happens every first weekend of March.
This year, join us from sundown March 6 through sundown March 7 for GDU 2026!
Unplugging isn’t just one day. We provide year-round tools, programs, and resources to help you make unplugging a personal, flexible, and lasting practice.
Mark your calendars and find out how you can get involved!
Get Involved
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Anyone can host an Unplugged Gathering for Annual GDU – whether it’s a big community event or a simple family hang at home.
How it works:
Learn More: Visit the Annual GDU page.
Get Inspired: Explore resources & community stories to shape your gathering.
Submit: Add your gathering to the Gathering Submission form & watch it appear as a pin on the Unplugged Map.
Wrap it Up: Share your Gatherer Wrap-Up form to reflect, grow our impact, and help keep the movement alive.
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Unplugged Schools is launching the LOOK UP CHALLENGE!
This school year, high school students across the U.S. are invited to lead the conversation on digital well-being by creating fun, meaningful unplugging activities for their schools.Teams of 3-5 student leaders will inspire their peers with the joy of presence – and show adults what true digital balance looks like.
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Turn your community into a Village!
Unplugged Villages are local hubs where Gatherers lead ongoing unplugged experiences that build lasting community.Community Examples:
Weekly Farmers Market Booths
Community Scavenger Hunts
Little Free Libraries
Create town-wide Annual GDU activations with local small businesses.
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Make your Annual GDU gatherings even more impactful!
Membership is perfect for new and seasoned gatherers. With tools, resources, and community support, membership helps you create meaningful experiences, spark deeper connections, and grow the unplugged movement in your own community. -
Get ready to take your gatherings to the next level!
In this 30-minute 1:1 strategy call with a GDU strategist, you’ll get personalized guidance plus a follow-up plan to make your unplugged gatherings even more impactful. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gatherers alike!
GDU 2026
March 6-7 !
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GDU 2026 March 6-7 ! |
Join the Unplugged Movement
Unplugged Gatherings
Host, join, or share an Unplugged Gathering. Anytime, anywhere.
Explore our Unplugged Map to find gatherings near you or submit your own! You can unplug year-round or plan a gathering for GDU 2026: March 6-7.
NEW!
Become an Unplugged Member
Be part of a global network of changemakers reimagining connection in the modern world.
Our new membership program is here! Whether you’re looking to host Gatherings, bring unplugged practices to your community, or simply connect with others who value digital balance, membership gives you the tools and support to make it happen.
Donations
Fuel the unplugged movement.
Your gift helps our small team and worldwide community take meaningful breaks from tech and reconnect with what matters most.
Community Hub
Your unplugging community starts here.
Join a network of gatherers, collaborators, and trailblazers sharing resources, activities, and inspiration from around the world to help you create unplugged moments of genuine connection.
Unplugging Programs
Bring unplugging to your schools, workplaces, and communities.
From Unplugged Schools to Unplugged Village farmers markets and seed-funded cohorts our programs inspire lasting habits of mindful tech use.
Unplugging Around the World
The Unplugged Movement is about being the change in a newly digital world. Whether its hosting an Unplugged Gathering, taking a personal pledge to unplug for a few hours, or attending an Unplugged Gathering you can be a part of the Unplugged Movement – simply submit your gatherings & watch it appear as a pin on the map.
Want extra visibility for your gatherings & community? Members get a priority feature in the new Map Spotlight+ → Unplugged Memberships.
FAQs
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Yes! The name is deceiving; we support Gatherers from all over the world throughout the year. However, every year during the first weekend of March people around the world take a pledge through planning Gatherings to unplug for 24-hours. It’s a great way to start building our relationship! GDU 2026 will take place March 6-7!
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You can get involved by hosting an Unplugged Gathering at any point during the year, becoming a Member, or being a Brand Partner!
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You can host an Unplugged Gathering for GDU 2026 March 6-7th, be a part of a seed-funded cohort (when Unlpug Collab has funding), or just host a Gathering any day of the year (here)…
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We call our “events” Gatherings because they are more than just events - Gatherings require intentionality, education, and sensitivity due to the fears people have around unplugging.
We believe everyone is a Gatherer at heart, whether you know it or not. Humans NEED to Gather in order to feel belonging. The term Gatherer represents those who work with us because they are willing to rally around and share the Unplugged Movement with their communities.
We call “guests” or “attendees” Gatherlings because as we said above: Everyone is a Gatherer at heart.
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If you're looking to experience an Unplugged Gathering in your area, check out our Unplugged Map.
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Simply, just go to our Resource Hub tab and check out the Unplugging Ideas, where you'll find 200+ ideas to unplug on your own time.
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Though we wish we could provide seed-funding through Unplug Collab all year round, we are only able to when funding allows for it. The more you build a relationship with us through your Gatherings and completed Wrap-Up Surveys the bigger your chances are at being accepted into a seed-funded cohort.