Get the full scoop on Warhammer Day! See all the previews, and learn every in-store reward, event exclusive, and how to score them before they’re gone.
Warhammer Day is a yearly celebration that lands in October each year, and it hits like a greatest-hits album: a preview show (despite the recent lack of previews) packed with reveals, limited commemorative minis that vanish fast, and store rewards that turn a “quick stop” into a full-blown shopping quest.
If you’re wondering what Warhammer Day actually is, when it shows up, and what you can realistically snag, you are in the right place. We’ll cover the key dates, what the reveals usually cover, which minis people chase, and how the deals and in-store goodies work, so you can plan your watch, your buy, and your bragging rights.
What Is Warhammer Day?
Updated on February 9th, 2026, by Rob Baer with the latest
- Warhammer Day is GW’s October hobby holiday: an online “preview show,” limited commemorative minis, and in-store rewards that vanish fast.
- Dates to remember: Warhammer Day 2024 was Oct 5; Warhammer Day 2025 was Oct 25 (modern era is basically October now).
- 2025 commemorative minis: Urkhan the Dark Warden (limited run) and a Space Marine Captain with Jump Pack (joins the regular Marine range).
- 2025 in-store reward tiers: $70+ art print, $140+ Warhammer Day coin (925 silver plated), $200+ replica Space Marine ammo pouch, while supplies last.
- The irony of 2025: Warhammer Day had no new product previews, because GW stacked the big reveals at the World Championships of Warhammer later.
Warhammer Day is Games Workshop’s yearly “everybody get in here” celebration of the whole hobby, not just one game system. It is part preview show, part community hype machine, and part excuse to walk into a Warhammer store for “just a pot of paint” and walk out with a bag that says you made choices.
The usual headline acts are:
- Big reveals for Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, and the other usual suspects (Kill Team, The Horus Heresy, and friends) via an online preview show.
- Limited commemorative models that tend to vanish fast once people realize they exist.
- In-store rewards, such as prints, coins, and other goodies, are tied to spending thresholds.
- Digital promos, especially video game sales, often run alongside the celebration.
If you’ve ever wanted a clean, official reason to start a new army, paint a new mini, or add to your faction, Warhammer Day is basically the hobby handing you a permission slip.
When Is Warhammer Day?
Modern Warhammer Day has settled into an October timeline, usually late October, but the exact Saturday shifts year to year.
- Warhammer Day 2024 took place on Saturday, October 5.
- Warhammer Day 2025 was set for Saturday, October 25.
Before that, Warhammer Day activity popped up in June in earlier years, so if you have a vague memory of it being a summer thing, you’re not imagining it. But we don’t expect that to come back anytime soon.
Warhammer Day 2025 Commemorative Miniatures
Both of these Warhammer Day 2025 commemorative minis hit pre-order before the event on October 25th, 2025. Urkhan the Dark Warden was only available during the commemorative run, while the captain will hit shelves as part of the ongoing Space Marine range.
Warhammer Day Mini: Urkhan the Dark Warden
- $40 CAD$50 £25 €32.50
The Warhammer Day mini for 2025 is Urkhan the Dark Warden, with a retail price of $40 CAD$50 £25, €32.50.
He’s an Exalted Hero of Chaos who looks like he just stormed straight out of a blackened fortress. The sculpt delivers everything fans love: a windswept cloak, heavy armor, and a pose that screams dominance.
You get two head options here. The classic Chaos helmet comes topped with an eight-pointed star, while the alternate scarred visage gives him a more brutal, personal touch.
As with other exclusive minis, Urkhan was available around Warhammer Day in late October while stocks lasted.
Space Marine Captain with Jump Pack
Sharing the spotlight is a brand-new Space Marine Captain!
The kit comes with multiple build options: swap the thunder hammer for a chainsword if you prefer something faster, and choose between different head sculpts to suit your chapter’s character.
This release is perfect for Warhammer 40k players who might need another flying captain or just want some variety in poses. He may even be the start of new Vanguard Veterans as well.
For players building competitive Space Marine lists or just wanting to add a centerpiece character to their force.
Warhammer Day Miniatures Over the Years
| Model Name | Warhammer Day Release Date |
| Urkhan the Dark Warden | 2025 |
| Space Marine Captain With Jump Pack | 2025 |
| Tzarketh, Bane of Law | 2024 |
| The Ancestors’ Wrath | 2023 |
| Bayard’s Revenge | 2022 |
| Chaplain in Terminator Armor | 2020 |
| Amalia Novena | 2019 |
What Happens on Warhammer Day?
The Preview Show and the Big Reveals
Warhammer Day is one of Games Workshop’s favorite moments to roll out a preview show and drop upcoming kits, box sets, and rules teasers. The exact mix changes depending on what is around the corner, but the vibe is consistent: new plastic, new art, new reasons to start projects you absolutely do not need.
If you care about what is next for 40k and Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Day is one of the better “state of the hobby” checkpoints each year.
In-Store Events and Rewards
Warhammer Day is also very “get to a store,” because local Warhammer shops often run promos and hand out rewards while stocks last. Depending on the year, that can mean commemorative items, art prints, and limited goodies for hitting spend thresholds.
For Warhammer Day 2025, the in-store rewards were structured like this, and they stacked if you hit the higher tier:
- £50 / €65 / US$70+: double-sided art print (Space Marine on one side, Helsmiths of Hashut art on the other)
- £100 / €130 / US$140+: commemorative Warhammer Day coin featuring a Terminator on one side and a Stormcast Eternal on the other, plated with 925 silver
- £150 / €195 / US$200+: replica Space Marine ammo pouch, which is basically a dice bag that cosplays as wargear
The important part is the classic Warhammer Day fine print: while supplies last, and availability can vary by store.
Digital Deals and Merch
Warhammer Day is not just plastic. It often comes with discounts across video games and other hobby-adjacent stuff like novels and merch. If you are the kind of hobbyist who “takes breaks” by playing a Warhammer video game instead of painting, this is the part of the celebration that hits your wallet in a different direction.
FAQs People Ask Every Year
When was Warhammer Day 2025?
Warhammer Day 2025 took place on Saturday, October 25, with an online preview show and in-store reward tiers tied to spending.
What Was Revealed at Warhammer Day 2025?
Warhammer Day reveals 2025 sadly had no new product previews. GW went all in on previews at the World Championships of Warhammer a month later.
What is the Warhammer Day Coin?
The Warhammer Day coin is typically an in-store reward tied to a spending threshold, and the exact design changes year to year. In 2025, it featured a Terminator and a Stormcast Eternal, with 925 silver plating.
When is Warhammer Day 2026?
As of now, no official date for Warhammer Day 2026 has been announced. The safe expectation is that it will land in October again, but Games Workshop will confirm the exact day closer to the event.
Final Thoughts on Warhammer Day
Warhammer Day is the yearly October hobby holiday where Games Workshop turns the hype dial up to eleven with reveals, limited commemorative goodies, and store rewards that encourage you to “just stop in.” Whether you are there for the preview show, the coin, or the in-store swag, it is one of the most community-focused dates on the Warhammer calendar.
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