International Vlogging Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Contemporary creator-industry coverage records Summer in the City founders Tom Burns and David Bullas announcing the first International Vlogging Day for 10 August 2018 and presenting it as an annual creator-community celebration.
About International Vlogging Day
International Vlogging Day is observed on August 10 as a creator-community celebration of video blogging and online storytelling.
Contemporary 2018 reporting records Summer in the City founders Tom Burns and David Bullas announcing the first edition for August 10, 2018 and describing it as an annual worldwide event.
Why International Vlogging Day matters
The day focuses on people telling stories and sharing ideas through vlog-style video rather than on any single platform or brand.
Responsible participation includes consent, location privacy and extra care when children or other people appear in recordings.
History of International Vlogging Day
On February 19, 2018, TenEighty reported that Summer in the City founders Tom Burns and David Bullas had announced the launch of International Vlogging Day.
The first edition was scheduled for August 10, 2018 to coincide with Summer in the City’s creator and industry programming.
Contemporary industry coverage described the project as an annual worldwide celebration and encouraged creators to share their own stories.
The reviewed sources establish the launch and intended annual recurrence but do not establish a permanent exclusive steward for later editions.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Tom Burns and David Bullas, founders of Summer in the City
Contemporary 2018 creator-industry coverage identifies Burns and Bullas as announcing the launch.
Summer in the City
Public launch announcement for International Vlogging Day
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Vlogging Day
How to Observe International Vlogging Day
Create a short vlog about a subject you know well without revealing private addresses, routines or identifying information you do not want public.
Ask permission before filming identifiable people, especially in private spaces.
Use extra safeguards for minors and avoid publishing details that could expose a child’s location or routine.
Choose music, images and clips you created or have permission to use.
Focus on a clear story and accessible captions rather than chasing a particular platform or algorithm.
International Vlogging Day Facts
International Vlogging Day is associated with August 10.
Summer in the City founders Tom Burns and David Bullas announced the first edition in 2018.
The launch was described as an annual worldwide creator-community event.
The original 2018 date coincided with Summer in the City’s creator and industry programming.
The reviewed evidence does not establish one exclusive current global steward or platform.
International Vlogging Day Messages
Happy International Vlogging Day—share a story worth telling and protect the privacy of everyone in it.
Wishing creators a thoughtful August 10 filled with original ideas and responsible storytelling.
Here’s to clear stories, good captions and respectful filming on International Vlogging Day.
Celebrate Vlogging Day with your own voice, your own footage and care for everyone who appears on camera.
May today inspire creative video stories without sacrificing consent, privacy or safety.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
TenEighty — Summer in the City announces International Vlogging Day (opens in a new tab)
Creator Industry Contemporary Report
Influencer Update — International Vlogging Day announcement (opens in a new tab)
Industry News Corroboration
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is International Vlogging Day?
10 August The documented recurrence rule is: 10 August each year within the cited creator-community tradition..
Does International Vlogging Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is International Vlogging Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: International online-video creator community / Summer in the City-origin observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes International Vlogging Day?
The reviewed sources identify Summer in the City as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Tom Burns and David Bullas, founders of Summer in the City.
Is International Vlogging Day international or country-specific?
The documented scope is international or global: International online-video creator community / Summer in the City-origin observance. That does not mean every country treats the date as a public holiday or observes it in the same way.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-23.
When is International Vlogging Day?
It is observed on 10 August within the creator-community tradition documented by the reviewed sources.
Who launched it?
Contemporary 2018 reporting identifies Summer in the City founders Tom Burns and David Bullas as the people announcing the launch.
When was the first edition announced?
The first edition was announced for 10 August 2018.
Is it tied to one video platform?
No. The reviewed launch described a worldwide creator-community event rather than a platform-owned holiday.
What should I consider before posting a vlog?
Consent, location privacy, child safety and rights to music, images and clips are practical considerations before publishing.
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