May 7, 2026 — Join us on May 13 in celebrating facilities managers around the world as these continue to drive excellence across the built environment. World FM Day 2026 recognizes and celebrates the vital work that FM professionals contribute to organizations worldwide, and aims to raise the profile of the FM profession anywhere they influence the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who utilize the built environment.
This year’s theme, “FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments,” highlights how facility management plays a vital role in creating workplaces and built environments that foster belonging, respect and inclusion for all communities.
World FM Day 2026 activities are encouraged around the world. Spearheaded by Global FM, facilities management organizations on six continents celebrate World FM Day by holding public events such as staff luncheons, panel seminars and workshops, social media chats, client networking events and more. Global FM’s World FM Day site offers resources and links to events connected to FM around the world, as well as the World FM Day 2026 marketing pack in numerous languages.
IFMA’s World FM Day site offers related resources, webinars and videos, as well as events and suggestions on ways to participate on World FM Day around the world. Watch IFMA’s video below for an overview of this year’s theme.
