SUN PROTECTION ACTION DAYS IN MARCH 2026: TWO IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR HOME

March 2026 is all about sun protection: 20th March is Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day, and 21st March is the international Global Shading Day. Find out now why these two action days are so important for your home and how you can benefit from modern sun protection.

Why are there sun protection action days?

The Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day on 20th March 2026 is held under the motto "Sun Protection: We make it happen!" and highlights the importance of professional sun protection solutions.

The Global Shading Day on 21st March 2026 is an initiative of the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) and raises worldwide awareness of the benefits of sun protection systems. The key message: sun protection is active climate protection.

Both action days share a common goal: they demonstrate how important effective sun protection is for energy efficiency, comfort and climate protection.

What does the Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day mean for you?

The Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day or the Global Shading Day can help you focus on what really matters: how well are you set up when it comes to sun protection and energy balance? Take a look around your home and reflect on your personal situation: where could awnings, window awnings, Venetian blinds, roller blinds, honeycomb pleated blinds and more offer you comprehensive protection from the sun, shield you from heat and improve the energy balance of your rooms?

YOUR PERSONAL SUN PROTECTION CHECKLIST:

Living room:

Do you have large window and patio fronts in your living room?
How intense are the sunlight and room temperature on sunny days?
Our tip: Use patio awnings and window awnings – depending on your individual situation.

Bedroom:

Do you like sleeping in darkened rooms?
Would you like to protect your bedroom from overheating during the day so you can recover at night at a comfortable temperature?
Our tip: Roller blinds with a reflective surface can reflect sunlight and darken the room.

Loft/top floor:

Does your loft get very hot in summer?
Our tip: Thanks to their structure, honeycomb pleated blinds have a temperature-balancing effect and prevent tropical temperatures under the roof – without spending money on expensive fans and air conditioning units!

Conservatory:

How high do temperatures rise in your conservatory?
Can you use it all year round?
Our tip: With special conservatory awnings, you can protect your favourite room in a completely individual way – whether with an under-glass awning or an over-glass awning.

Home office and workspace:

Do you experience glare when working at your computer?
Do you have reflections on your monitor?
Our tip: Pleated blinds can be adjusted flexibly in height and individually adapted to the position of the sun.

Smart Home:

Are you often on the go?
Do you enjoy the benefits of controlling your smart home from anywhere?
Do you like setting timers and automations for your smart devices?
Our tip: With motorised sun protection, you have complete freedom to control your sun protection remotely, automate it, or have it controlled directly in response to temperature and sun sensors.

Conclusion: Saving energy with sun protection

The sun protection action days once again highlight what really matters: professional sun protection can significantly reduce your energy costs. In summer, sun protection blocks up to 90% of solar heat, meaning you need to use air conditioning less.* In winter, closed sun protection acts as an additional insulating layer and reduces heat loss.

^{* EPBD ES-SO Position Paper November 2018}

[Translate to English:] Gegenüberstellung active cooling vs. passive cooling

^Source^{: www.globalshadingday.com}

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