International Skinny Dip Day

🏊 International Skinny Dip Day on the second Saturday in July. People all over the world will be stripping down and taking a dip in their birthday suits! This fun and freeing holiday is a great way to celebrate summer and enjoy the warm weather.

International Skinny Dip Day lands each year on the second Saturday in July. It’s a lighthearted celebration of swimming without clothes—a blend of fun, freedom, body positivity, and a reconnection with nature.

History of International Skinny Dip Day

The modern festive date traces back to July 12, 2025, as part of a tradition established in 2018 by the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society, aligning it with National Nude Recreation Week. This weekly celebration grew from earlier nudist movements and calls for body positivity, formalizing the second Saturday in July as International Skinny Dip Day. ¹

But skinny-dipping goes back much further—swimming nude is a timeless human act. Records from 1449 Bath newspapers mention people stripping off and taking to the water. The term “skinny-dip” itself appeared in English around 1947. Historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Henry David Thoreau embraced it, and nude bathing was common well into the early 20th century in many places.

Why International Skinny Dip Day matters

To me, International Skinny Dip Day is a beautiful pause—a reminder that shedding clothes can also mean shedding judgments and inhibitions. It pushes us to feel at ease with our bodies in their purest form, and that simple vulnerability cultivates trust—whether with ourselves or others.

On a broader level, this day invites reflection on how societies view nudity, freedom, and body image. It highlights that reclaiming comfort with our physical selves is both personal and collective: something shared in laughter, silence, and water. It’s cheeky and bold, but also gentle and accepting.

• It cultivates a kinder relationship with our own bodies
• It connects us physically and emotionally to nature
• It brings people together, free of social barriers
• It promotes simple joy, acceptance, and friendship
• It challenges norms in a playful, respectful way

How to observe International Skinny Dip Day

You don’t need a wild bash to join in. This can be a quiet personal celebration—a solo swim in your private pool or a respectful visit to a clothing-optional beach. As long as safety, privacy, consent, and legality are respected, it’s meaningful.

If you’re up for company, invite friends for a skinny-dip gathering at a trusted naturist spot, or join an event hosted by local nudist groups. Complement the swim with a picnic, a circle for sharing thoughts on body confidence, or even a brief talk on water safety and consent—it extends the fun into a fuller, thoughtful experience.

• Pick a private pool or naturist-safe swimming hole
• Invite like-minded friends for a respectful group swim
• Combine your dip with a picnic by the water’s edge
• Share feelings afterward—about confidence, release, joy
• Post a hashtag like #SkinnyDipDay to spread body positivity

Whether you’re at the beach, a lake, or even your own backyard pool, skinny-dipping is a great way to relax and feel close to nature. And there’s nothing like a refreshing dip in cool water on a hot summer day.

So grab your swimsuit (or don’t!) and head to the nearest body of water for a fun and freeing skinny-dip on International Skinny Dip Day!

International Skinny Dip Day Dates Table

1. https://skinnydipday.org/history/[↩]