Welcome to Casual Day!
South Africa’s favourite fundraising and advocacy campaign
in support of Persons with Disabilities
Changing Lives, One Sticker at a Time
Follow us on Social Media and remember to use the hashtag #BeatAsOne #RhythmMatters and #CasualDay to share in all the Casual Day fun:
Casual Day 2026 – Beat as One:
The colour BURNT ORANGE:
Burnt orange is a warm, earthy colour that blends the vibrancy of orange with the grounded richness of brown, creating a feeling of comfort, creativity, and quiet confidence. It evokes the essence of autumn, renewal, transformation, and the beauty of nature, while drawing inspiration from elements like terracotta, desert sunsets, and falling leaves. Its energetic undertones spark imagination and enthusiasm, yet its rustic depth provides a sense of calm and familiarity. Inviting and social by nature, burnt orange fosters connection, warmth, and a welcoming atmosphere wherever it’s used.
Casual Day 2026 Theme Concept: BEAT AS ONE – Rhythm Matters
Casual Day 2026 celebrates the power of unity, rhythm, and shared momentum. “Beat As One” captures how every person’s unique rhythm contributes to a collective pulse that drives inclusion forward. It’s the heartbeat, the rhythm of everyday life, the collective energy of our beautiful and resilient nation standing together, this theme reminds us that progress happens when we move in sync. It’s vibrant, fun, expressive, and invites everyone, schools, companies, families, and communities, to show up as they are, add their rhythm, and join the movement for persons with disabilities.
wHaT TO WEAR
Show up as You are
This year’s theme is vibrant, fun, expressive, and invites everyone, schools, companies, families, and communities, to show up as you are, add your rhythm, and join the movement for persons with disabilities.
The most powerful thing you can wear this Casual Day is your Casual Day Sticker because wearing it isn’t just about style, it’s about impact. Every sticker and supporter item you purchase directly benefits disability organisations across South Africa, making a real difference.
Grab your Casual Day T-shirt, cap, or bucket hat to stand out loud and proud on Friday, 4 September 2026!
Merchandise for this iconic initiative is made and supplied by persons with disabilities,
marking a significant step toward inclusivity and empowerment
Join us. Wear what makes you uniquely you. Because the most casual thing you can do is, change someone’s life.
We are looking forward to celebrating Casual Day 2026 with you!
casual day impact
How your R20 makes a difference
Casual Day provides much-needed funds for the work of hundreds of schools and organisations in the disability sector. These include nine provincial associations of and for persons with disabilities (APDs) and nationwide programmes and projects that encompass workplace access and entrepreneurship, universal design and access, and gender-based violence awareness and training. Also the Department of Defense (DOD) and South African Police Service (SAPS).
Casual Day 30th Celebration and Launch 2024 Livestream Video
History and Impact
The Casual Day project has a long and respected history of fundraising and increasing awareness.
Casual Day is a prominent and successful social advocacy campaign in South African history, having raised half-a-billion since 1994. We are supported by thousands of members of the public who purchase their stickers from participating retail stores, participating companies, our 700+ beneficiary NPOs and schools that renew their participation every year.
The proceeds of the donations are channeled to persons with disabilities at schools, homes and workshops represented by the participating beneficiary organisations. The project also supports the disability units of 11 universities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defense Force (SANDF).
