Read on to discover more about how the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres and SID promoters all over the world celebrated the day - and the month - with dedicated activities and events.
Exciting presentations, panel discussions and plenty of opportunity for exchange – this was what the SID 2026 conference "Safer internet – growing up in the digital world" organised by the Austrian Safer Internet Centre had to offer, focusing on the everyday online lives of children and young people.
Read more about how Austria celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Austria on their SID page.
One in five children has, at some point in their life, sent someone a partially nude or nude photo of themselves. Nearly half of children say they have received such an image from someone else. The amount of intimate material involving minors circulating online is on the rise. The Czech Safer Internet Centre focused on this and related topics for Safer Internet Day 2026.
Read more about how the Czech Republic celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in the Czech Republic on their SID page.
Every year in Finland, Safer Internet Day is celebrated as part of the week-long Media Literacy Week. In 2026, the focus was particularly on themes related to media use, including digital safety skills, digital well-being, digital media content, and everyday media literacy skills.
Read more about how Finland celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Finland on their SID page.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in Germany saw record participation on many levels. Together with the German Safer Internet Centre partners, klicksafe implemented the focus topic "AI and me. In an artificial relationship." with a wide range of offers.
Read more about how Germany celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Germany on their SID page.
Safer Internet Day 2026 was once again celebrated across Greece, bringing together the educational community, public authorities, and stakeholders in a dynamic nationwide effort to promote a safer digital environment for children and young people.
Read more about how Greece celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Greece on their SID page.
The Hungarian Safer Internet Centre organised a special internet safety event at the Magyar Telekom headquarters in Budapest to mark Safer Internet Day. Sixty participating children joined interactive sessions led by IT specialists and ethical hackers, while adults attended presentations by renowned experts. One of the highlights of the day was the ceremonial announcement of the results of the national poster competition connected to the event.
Read more about how Hungary celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Hungary on their SID page.
This year’s theme in Ireland was “AI aware: safe, smart and in control”, and invited parents, caregivers, schools, educators, young people, and all stakeholders to consider how AI technologies shape children’s experiences online.
Read more about how Ireland celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Ireland on their SID page.
Safer Internet Day 2026 brought together schools, families, professionals, young people, and the wider community across Malta to reflect on how to build a safer, more respectful, and emotionally supportive digital environment.
Read more about how Malta celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Malta on their SID page.
On 10 February 2026, the Polish Safer Internet Centre joined the global celebrations with the Safer Internet Day conference. The event was addressed to representatives of the educational sector, non-governmental organisations, and practitioners working with children.
Read more about how Poland celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Poland on their SID page.
Safer Internet Day 2026 was more than a symbolic milestone for Romania. It marked a clear call to action. Under the "Month of internet safety" umbrella, the activities of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre focused on a stark reality revealed by the latest national research: for many children and young people, online risks are no longer scary, they have become normalised.
Read more about how Romania celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Romania on their SID page.
Safer Internet Day is a global initiative that highlights children’s and young people’s online safety. In 2026 it took place on 10 February, with related activities organised throughout February. Here's how the Swedish Safer Internet Centre joined the global celebrations.
Read more about how Sweden celebrated SID 2026 in this article.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in Sweden on their SID page.