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PADI Women's Dive Day is 18 July 2026
Lead the Movement. Inspire the Next Generation of Divers.
On 18 July 2026, the 12th Annual PADI Women’s Dive Day invites you to lead a global movement that goes beyond celebration-connecting more people to the ocean through purpose and action.
Since 2015, PADI Members have hosted Women’s Dive Day events across 183 countries, introducing thousands of new divers to the underwater world, builing confidence, and creating lasting community.
In 2026, we build on that momemtum by aligning with something every diver can contribute to: protecting sharks, rays, and ocean biodiversity through citizen science-turning every dive into meaningful impact.
Women's Dive Day is your opportunity to welcome new divers, inspire continuing education, and bring your community together around meaningful action. Whether it’s a first dive or a conservation-focused experience, you can turn curiosity into confidence and passion into protection.
Register your event on PADI Adventures (or the PADI Conservation Activities Locator) and be part of the global movement this July.
GET INVOLVED
This Women’s Dive Day, lead by example. Log shark and ray sightings through the AWARE Conservation Action Portal (CAP) and show your community how every dive contributes to real ocean protection.
Introduce the AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation Specialty
Turn interest into impact by offering the new specialty course. Equip divers with the knowledge and tools to support shark and ray conservation, either as a standalone course or bundled with core training.
#PADIWOMEN
Connect with the global dive community. Share your story and the stories of other incredible #padiwomen in your local community on social media. And be sure to tag your event photos and posts with #padiwomen and #padiwomensdiveday.