Illan Isäntä
On Universal Children’s Day

Let Your Child Dress You Day

Friday 20 November 2026

One day a year, children decide what grown-ups wear to work, to the shops and to meetings.

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How to take part

Three easy steps

  1. Let a child chooseA child decides your outfit from head to toe. It doesn’t have to be your own child: a godchild, grandchild or the neighbour’s kid works just as well.
  2. Wear it all dayGo to work, the shops, meetings and hobbies in your outfit. The everyday setting is what makes it fun.
  3. Share a photoTake a photo and share it with #letyourchilddressyou or #annalapsesipukeasinut. Challenge your colleagues and friends to join.
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The story

More colour for grey everyday life

Let Your Child Dress You Day (Anna lapsesi pukea sinut -päivä) was invented by Finnish host and entrepreneur Lauri Salovaara from Oulu. The idea is simple: everyday life has room for much more colour and imagination when a child gets to decide.

The day has been held more than ten times. It takes place twice a year: on the Friday closest to Universal Children’s Day (20 November) and in spring, on a Friday in April at least a week before May Day. It has never been commercialised, and anyone can join.

10+times held
~1MFinns reached on social media at its peak
€0free to take part
Collage of adults wearing outfits chosen by children
FAQ

Questions about the day

When is Let Your Child Dress You Day?

Next on Friday 20 November 2026, which is also Universal Children’s Day. The day is held twice a year: on the Friday closest to Universal Children’s Day and in spring, on a Friday in April at least a week before May Day.

Does it have to be my own child?

No. What matters is that someone smaller picks your outfit. A godchild, grandchild or the neighbour’s kid works well.

Does it cost anything?

No. The day is free and has never been commercialised.

What if my workplace has a dress code?

Agree on it in advance. At many workplaces the whole team joins in. Safety clothing and footwear are of course not negotiable.

How do I take part on social media?

Share a photo of your outfit with #letyourchilddressyou, #annalapsesipukeasinut or #annalapsesipukeasinutpäivä.

Who came up with the day?

The day was invented by Finnish host and entrepreneur Lauri Salovaara. It is organised by his company Illan Isäntä Oy (Host of the Evening Ltd.).

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