World Skydiving Day Sets New Record as Skydivers Unite Across the Globe

Previous record of 30,351 jumps surpassed with 31,075 skydives taking place in a single day on Saturday, July 11, 2026

FREDERICKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Parachute Association (USPA), Australian Parachute Federation, British Skydiving and Canadian Sport Parachuting Association are proud to announce that the third annual World Skydiving Day, held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, set a new record for the most recorded skydives completed in a single day.

A total of 31,075 skydives were reported from 43 countries around the world, surpassing the previous record of 30,351 jumps established in 2024. The record-breaking effort united first-time tandem students and experienced skydivers alike in a worldwide celebration of the sport and its growing global community.

“Records are made to be broken, and we’re excited that tens of thousands of people from around the world were able to make their way to a drop zone and celebrate our sport,” said USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold. “This record signifies the continued growth of the sport, welcoming newcomers and celebrating experienced skydivers who have made a significant commitment to skydiving.”

There was a 16.3% increase in World Skydiving Day participation from 2025 to 2026, with countless jumpers making their first-ever skydive to join the record attempt. The United States, Canada and Australia led the way in participation by country, combining for 19,516 skydives. The 4th annual World Skydiving Day will take place on July 10, 2027, when skydivers from around the world will come together again to attempt to break this new record.

Those interested in making a skydive of their own can visit USPA’s locations page to find a nearby drop zone. To stay up to date with the latest news about the 4th annual World Skydiving Day, visit worldskydivingday.com, USPA’s website or follow the hashtag #WorldSkydivingDay on Instagram and Facebook.

About USPA

Founded in 1946, the United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to the promotion of safe skydiving nationwide, establishing strict safety standards, training policies and programs at more than 200 USPA-affiliated skydiving schools and centers throughout the United States. Each year, USPA’s 41,000-plus members and hundreds of thousands of first-timers make roughly 3.65 million jumps in the U.S. USPA represents skydivers before all levels of government, the public and the aviation industry and sanctions national skydiving competitions and records. For more information on making a first jump or to find a skydiving center near you, visit uspa.org or call 1.800.371.USPA.

About Australian Parachute Federation

The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) is the peak body for the administration, regulation and representation of skydiving in Australia. APF administers the sport of parachuting through a Deed of Agreement with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

About British Skydiving

British Skydiving was founded in 1961 and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, British Parachute Association (BPA) Limited, in 1966. It is a democratic, not-for-profit organization of individuals whose purpose is to organize, govern and further the advancement of skydiving in the UK. British Skydiving has no shareholders–it is a ‘third sector’ body owned and run by its members. Its governing instrument is the Articles of Association. British Skydiving is committed to the Principles of Good Governance.

About Canadian Sport Parachuting Association

The Canadian Sport Parachuting Association (CSPA), through affiliation with the Aero Club of Canada (ACC), is Canada’s representative to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), and is thereby the official sport organization for sport parachuting in Canada. Incorporated in 1956, CSPA promotes safe, enjoyable sport parachuting to over 3,000 skydivers at more than 50 clubs and skydiving centers nationwide. CSPA is a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association and is thereby recognized as the National Sport Organization for parachuting in Canada by Sport Canada.