The announcement was made on 13th February by the chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour, during a full council meeting in Northallerton.
The opportunity to host the 2029 event has been granted by the Yorkshire Society.
Councillor Jabbour said the celebration would provide a chance to highlight the county’s strengths and bring communities together.
He told the meeting:
“We want to celebrate Yorkshire - to shout about our fantastic businesses, our scenic landscapes, our stunning coastline, our unique heritage, and our beautiful towns and villages.
“We want a public celebration that’s open to everyone, one that attracts visitors from across the county and from further afield - a moment for communities right across the region to come together.”
Yorkshire Day was established in 1975, with formal civic celebrations taking place on 1st August each year since 1985.
Previous host locations have included Skipton, Richmond, Filey and Malton.
The last North Yorkshire location to host was Whitby in 2019.
The official host area in 2029 will be responsible for organising a programme of civic events, including a breakfast gathering, thanksgiving service, flag handover, street parade and formal civic lunch, alongside wider public celebrations.
A focal town for the event will be confirmed closer to the date, although organisers have said the intention is for the celebration to involve communities across the whole county.
The chosen host town will hold the title of official Yorkshire Day location for a full calendar year.
Tourism remains a significant part of the local economy.
According to the council, the sector is worth around £4 billion annually to North Yorkshire and supports more than 38,000 full-time jobs.
In 2024, more than 32 million visits were recorded across the county, an increase of almost four per cent on the previous year.
Councillor Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire Council, said:
“Hosting Yorkshire Day in 2029 will be a tremendous opportunity for North Yorkshire.
“It will bring a real boost to our local economy, with visitors supporting our shops, cafés, pubs and attractions, while also shining a national spotlight on everything that makes our county so special.
“From coast to countryside, every town and village will have an opportunity to play its part, and I am confident the event will be a major success.”
Philip Bell, chief executive of The Yorkshire Society, said Yorkshire Day represents more than an annual date.
He said:
“It’s a day that captures our shared identity and shines a light on the rich history and heritage that bind us together.
“On Yorkshire Day, every mayor from every corner of the county stands together under the one name we all share: Yorkshire.
“It’s a powerful reminder that we are one region with a unique character.”
Further details about the 2029 celebrations, including the main host location, are expected to be announced nearer the time.
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