12th Annual National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), the hydrogen industry, its supporters, and friends will be celebrating the 12th annual National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
The date of October 8 (10/08) was chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day provides a platform for a collective campaign to raise broader awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.
Search #HydrogenDay on LinkedIn and X to see online celebrations from FCHEA, our member companies, and other hydrogen and fuel cell companies, organizations, and supporters and below to see the growing list of events being held and announcements and activities in support of National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day.
U.S. Senate Officially Designates October 8 as National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
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The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is pleased to share that the U.S. Senate passed via unanimous consent S.Res.936 which officially designates October 8, 2026 as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”. This is the 12th year of getting this federal resolution cleared in the Senate and a powerful bipartisan endorsement of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and their contributions to the U.S. and global energy economy. With the unexpected passing of our industry’s long-standing champion Senator Lindsey Graham (SC), we are extremely grateful for Senator Bill Cassidy (LA) who worked to ensure passage for this resolution as the Republican champion this year alongside long-standing Democratic lead Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT). Senators Chris Coons (DE) and Chris Murphy (CT) were also co-sponsors on the resolution. |
U.S. House of Representatives Introduces Resolution Designating October 8 as National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
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The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is pleased to share that on October 5, the U.S. House of Representatives who introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res.1611 on October 5, led by Representative Jim Costa (D-CA), and joined by Representatives David Valadao (R-CA), John Larson (D-CT), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). |
U.S. Department of Energy Posts Plans for 2026 Hydrogen Day
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) through its AFFO in Action: Powering Possibilities, is spotlighting special events, educational resources, and opportunities to get involved on National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day.
This includes an upcoming blog post as well as DOE’s annual 1.008-mile walk, a nod to hydrogen’s atomic weight of 1.008. Join the celebration from wherever you are by walking or running 1.008 miles on October 8.
Check out DOE’s 2026 Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day page here.
FCHEA Circuits Webinar – National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: Powering the Path Forward
FCHEA will be hosting a Circuits webinar on October 8, at 2:00 pm, to showcase three industry sectors that are emerging as priorities for the U.S. Department of Energy and other stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally – data centers, geologic hydrogen, and fertilizer production.
Click here to register.
Georgia Tech to Host Hydrogen Day 2026 Event
Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute is convening senior leaders from industry, government, academia, and the Southeast hydrogen ecosystem for two days focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of hydrogen.
This event will kick off on October 7 with a networking reception at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building with the Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance, followed by the Southeast Hydrogen Roadmapping Forum on October 8, which tackles the technical, economic, and infrastructure barriers to hydrogen in transportation, ports, rail, and heavy industry.
University of Delaware Center for Clean Hydrogen Hosting Briefing and Lunch
The Center for Clean Hydrogen is hosting a Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day event at Air Liquide’s Innovation Campus in Newark, Delaware on October 8, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST.
The event will showcase Delaware’s growing hydrogen footprint with speakers from industry, state and federal government, and the University of Delaware. See the current agenda here.
Hydrogen Day 2026 Agenda & Energy Campus Tour
The University of Texas, Austin and the Texas Hydrogen Alliance are hosting a two -day Hydrogen Day event, October 8–9, bringing together industry, academia, and government to advance innovation and collaborative solutions for a low-carbon future.
Click here to learn more and see full agenda of activities, speakers, and how to register.
Center for Hydrogen Safety to Host Webinar
The Center for Hydrogen Safety is hosting “Hydrogen on the Move: Lessons Learned for Safer High-Pressure Trailer Design and Operation”on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 pm.
Compressed hydrogen transport trailers play a critical role in the hydrogen supply chain, helping connect production with fueling stations, industrial users, and other end-use applications. As we recognize Hydrogen Day, this webinar will explore why trailer safety and reliability matter not only during transportation and delivery, but also to the resilience and continuity of the broader hydrogen supply chain.
The session will highlight lessons from operational experience and incidents involving compressed hydrogen trailers, introduce a new initiative focused on advancing trailer best practices, and provide an overview of the Hydrogen Safety Panel’s forthcoming white paper. Attendees will hear key safety lessons, practical considerations, and recommended practices intended to support safer, more reliable compressed hydrogen transport operations as the industry continues to evolve.
Click here to register
The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), its members, industry organizations, and state and federal governments commemorate National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day with a variety of activities and events across the country.
See below for a collection of announcements, activities, and events that celebrate National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day!
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Offers Benefits for:
Supporters can download and print copies of the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day logo. These can be used on posters, t-shirts, hand-outs, pamphlets, news releases, and other materials.
Hydrogen Energy Cuts Carbon & Creates Jobs
In the debate about renewables, good-paying jobs, economic security, and climate protection, hydrogen has the power to fuel us toward one shared goal: a stronger economy and cleaner environment.
As you formulate America’s energy policy, understand why hydrogen is vital to our clean energy mix. The costs of hydrogen and fuel cell production will continue to fall as investment, research, and development grows, making hydrogen an abundant, accessible, game-changing technology. It’s here today and critical for tomorrow.