BE PART OF IT
This year, Guinness World Records paints the world yellow to bring you an endless source of inspiration.
Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window on record-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records from around the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest and brightest records in the world.
From high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets, this page-turner will have you screaming “wait, what!?” from cover to cover.
- Filled with awe-inspiring photography
- Online bonus content and activities
- Exclusive record holders' interviews
- Brand new records, in the iconic best-seller you know and love
What’s inside?
- Discover the FANTASTIC FEATS: Find your inner talent with crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball
- Celebrate 8 NEW ICONS: from Dolly Parton to Katie Ledecky and double-amputee triathlete Billy Monger, these record-breaking superheroes will fuel up your inspiration.
- SCIENCE SUPERLATIVES: From futuristic cities to space robots, dive into the cutting-edge discoveries that will blow your mind
- Meet EXTRAORDINARY HUMANS: Celebrate all the fascinating forms human greatness takes with iconic GWR titles
- Step into the KIDS ZONE: Uncover the latest Under-16 records and meet the Young Achievers, proving that the next generation is already crushing it.
- Marvel at the SPORTS STARS WHO SCORED BIG – from football GOAT Lionel Messi to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, who made headlines this year?
Perfect for...
- Christmas gifting: surprise your loved ones with a beloved Christmas best-seller for kids and grown-ups
- Readers of all ages who are hungry for a new challenge (and can’t wait to ace quiz nights with brag-worthy facts)
- Families who love to learn together while having fun
- Anyone with a curious mind
Have you ever wondered, “Could I break a world record?”
Spoiler: you can!
Record-breaking is for everyone, everywhere, and nothing beats taking part in a new challenge… But, sometimes, all we need is the right push to get started.
Open the next chapter of record-breaking with Guinness World Records 2026.
Flick through the colourful pages, be inspired, and get in the mood for a record-breaking adventure.
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Publication Date: 2025-08-26
Format: Hardback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited
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