Join the Preparedness Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026
Preparedness Day highlights preparedness skills in 2026!
Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th, as the joint recommendation from authorities and organizations is that every household should be prepared for at least 72 hours. National preparedness guidelines can be found on the 72 hours website.
SPEK is organizing Preparedness Day 2026 in collaboration with the National Emergency Supply Agency and organizations that are part of the Committee for Home Emergency Preparedness (KOVA).
Theme for 2026: Being prepared is a skill
- Preparedness means knowledge, skills, and supplies.
- To cope better and longer in disruptions, it’s worth learning practical preparedness skills.
- Examples of preparedness skills include using a camping stove, providing first aid, and staying warm.
- Many organizations in Finland teach citizens useful preparedness skills.
Share preparedness information on social media on February 7
Anyone can participate in Preparedness Day on social media on February 7.
- You can share information on how people can prepare themselves and provide a link to the 72 hours website.
- We will provide ready-made social media materials that you can use if you wish. A link to the images will be added to the bottom of this page later.
- You can also share content published on SPEK and @72tuntia accounts on February 7. Content will be posted before, during, and after the event day.
- Use the hashtag #varautumispäivä in your posts.
Preparedness Day event in Helsinki city centre
To celebrate Preparedness Day, for example, an event focusing on preparedness skills will be organized in Helsinki city centre on Saturday, February 7.
Follow SPEK and 72 Hours social media channels for more information about the event!