The 2027 Appreciation Day Calendar lists 97 U.S. appreciation days, weeks, and months, from National Mentoring Month in January to the National Guard Birthday on Monday, December 13.
Each entry gives the 2027 date, the weekday, who it honors, and the workday to celebrate when it falls on a weekend.
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Appreciation days in 2027 by month
The 2027 calendar has appreciation dates in every month, with the heaviest clusters in April, May, and October. Each month table lists days, weeks, and months together, with the work-day stand-in for weekend dates. For every national day on a date, see the National Day Calendar 2027 or browse the national days section.
Appreciation days in January 2027
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day falls on Saturday, January 9, so offices that celebrate it at work may choose Friday, January 8.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of January | Month | National Mentoring Month | Mentors | Whole month | Presidential proclamation |
| January 9 | Sat | National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day | Police officers and deputies | Friday, January 8 | Concerns of Police Survivors and partners |
| January 10 | Sun | Houseplant Appreciation Day | Houseplants | Same day | Unofficial |
| January 12 | Tue | National Pharmacist Day | Pharmacists | Same day | Unofficial |
| January 21 | Thu | Squirrel Appreciation Day | Squirrels | Same day | Unofficial |
| January 24 | Sun | Beer Can Appreciation Day | The beer can | Same day | Unofficial |
| January 25 | Mon | Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day | Bubble wrap | Same day | Unofficial |
| January 26 | Tue | National Spouse’s Day | Husbands and wives | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in January 2027.
Appreciation days in February 2027
National School Counseling Week runs from Monday, February 1, to Friday, February 5. Engineers Week follows from February 21 to 27.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 to 5 | Mon to Fri | National School Counseling Week | School counselors | Whole week | ASCA |
| February 4 | Thu | National Thank a Mail Carrier Day | Mail carriers | Same day | Unofficial |
| February 5 | Fri | National Weatherperson’s Day | Meteorologists and weather forecasters | Same day | Unofficial |
| February 21 to 27 | Sun to Sat | Engineers Week | Engineers | Whole week | DiscoverE |
| February 23 | Tue | International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day | Dog biscuits and dogs | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in February 2027.
Appreciation days in March 2027
Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 5, the first Friday in March. National Doctors’ Day is Tuesday, March 30.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of March | Month | Social Work Month | Social workers | Whole month | NASW |
| March 5 | Fri | Employee Appreciation Day | All employees | Same day | Bob Nelson, 1995 |
| March 6 | Sat | National Dentist’s Day | Dentists | Friday, March 5 | Unofficial |
| March 13 | Sat | National K9 Veterans Day | Military and working dogs | Same day | Unofficial |
| March 19 | Fri | National Certified Nurses Day | Board-certified nurses | Same day | Unofficial |
| March 25 | Thu | National Medal of Honor Day | Medal of Honor recipients | Same day | Unofficial |
| March 29 | Mon | National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Vietnam War veterans | Same day | Federal law (2017) |
| March 30 | Tue | National Doctors’ Day | Physicians | Same day | Federal law (1990) |
| March 31 | Wed | Manatee Appreciation Day | Florida manatees | Same day | Save the Manatee Club |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in March 2027.
Appreciation days in April 2027
Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 21, in the middle of Administrative Professionals Week (April 18 to 24).
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of April | Month | Month of the Military Child | Children of service members | Whole month | Department of Defense |
| All of April | Month | Occupational Therapy Month | Occupational therapists | Whole month | AOTA |
| April 7 | Wed | Paraprofessional Appreciation Day | Teacher aides and paraeducators | Same day | School unions and districts |
| April 9 | Fri | National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day | Former prisoners of war | Same day | Presidential proclamation |
| April 10 | Sat | National Siblings Day | Brothers and sisters | Same day | Unofficial |
| April 11 to 17 | Sun to Sat | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week | 911 dispatchers | Whole week | APCO |
| April 17 | Sat | Bat Appreciation Day | Bats | Same day | Unofficial |
| April 17 | Sat | Husband Appreciation Day | Husbands | Same day | Unofficial |
| April 18 to 24 | Sun to Sat | Administrative Professionals Week | Assistants and office staff | Whole week | IAAP |
| April 18 to 24 | Sun to Sat | Medical Laboratory Professionals Week | Lab scientists and technicians | Whole week | ASCP and partners |
| April 18 to 24 | Sun to Sat | National Volunteer Week | Volunteers | Whole week | Points of Light |
| April 18 | Sun | National Lineworker Appreciation Day | Electric line workers | Monday, April 19 | Unofficial |
| April 21 | Wed | Administrative Professionals Day | Assistants and office staff | Same day | IAAP |
| April 27 | Tue | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day | School bus drivers | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in April 2027.
Appreciation days in May 2027
May is the busiest month of 2027, with 21 entries. Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3 to 7), National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12), and Public Service Recognition Week (May 2 to 8) overlap.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of May | Month | Military Appreciation Month | Service members and veterans | Whole month | Senate resolution (1999) |
| May 1 | Sat | National School Principals’ Day | Principals and assistant principals | Friday, April 30 | NAESP and NASSP |
| May 2 to 8 | Sun to Sat | National Correctional Officers and Employees Week | Corrections staff | Whole week | Proclamation 5187 (1984) |
| May 2 to 8 | Sun to Sat | Public Service Recognition Week | Government employees | Whole week | Partnership for Public Service |
| May 3 to 7 | Mon to Fri | Teacher Appreciation Week | Teachers | Whole week | National PTA |
| May 4 | Tue | National Teacher Appreciation Day | Teachers | Same day | NEA |
| May 6 to 12 | Thu to Wed | National Nurses Week | Nurses | Whole week | ANA |
| May 6 | Thu | National Nurses Day | Nurses | Same day | ANA |
| May 7 | Fri | Military Spouse Appreciation Day | Military spouses | Same day | Presidential proclamation |
| May 7 | Fri | School Lunch Hero Day | School nutrition staff | Same day | School Nutrition Association |
| May 8 | Sat | National Student Nurses Day | Nursing students | Friday, May 7 | ANA |
| May 9 to 15 | Sun to Sat | National Hospital Week | Hospital staff | Whole week | American Hospital Association |
| May 9 to 15 | Sun to Sat | Police Week | Law enforcement officers | Whole week | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 137) |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother’s Day | Mothers | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 117) |
| May 12 | Wed | National School Nurse Day | School nurses | Same day | NASN |
| May 15 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Members of the armed forces | Same day | Presidential proclamation |
| May 15 | Sat | Peace Officers Memorial Day | Officers killed in the line of duty | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 136) |
| May 16 to 22 | Sun to Sat | EMS Week | EMTs and paramedics | Whole week | ACEP and NAEMT |
| May 21 | Fri | National Waitstaff Day | Restaurant servers | Same day | Unofficial |
| May 24 | Mon | Aviation Maintenance Technician Day | Aircraft mechanics | Same day | Unofficial |
| May 24 | Mon | National Brother’s Day | Brothers | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in May 2027.
Appreciation days in June 2027
National Garbage Man Day is Thursday, June 17, the same day National CNA Week begins. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17 to 23 | Thu to Wed | National CNA Week | Certified nursing assistants | Whole week | Unofficial |
| June 17 | Thu | National Garbage Man Day | Waste and recycling workers | Same day | Unofficial |
| June 20 | Sun | Father’s Day | Fathers | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 109) |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in June 2027.
Appreciation days in July 2027
Parents’ Day is Sunday, July 25, the fourth Sunday in July. National Postal Worker Day opens the month on Thursday, July 1.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Thu | National Postal Worker Day | Postal workers | Same day | Unofficial |
| July 24 | Sat | National Cousins Day | Cousins | Same day | Unofficial |
| July 25 | Sun | Parents’ Day | Parents | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 135) |
| July 26 | Mon | National Aunt and Uncle Day | Aunts and uncles | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in July 2027.
Appreciation days in August 2027
Coast Guard Day is Wednesday, August 4, and Purple Heart Day follows on Saturday, August 7.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Sun | National Girlfriends Day | Girlfriends and female friends | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 1 | Sun | Respect for Parents Day | Parents | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 4 | Wed | Coast Guard Day | Coast Guard members | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 7 | Sat | Purple Heart Day | Purple Heart recipients | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 11 | Wed | National Son and Daughter Day | Sons and daughters | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 17 | Tue | Black Cat Appreciation Day | Black cats | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 17 | Tue | National Nonprofit Day | Nonprofit staff and volunteers | Same day | Unofficial |
| August 21 | Sat | National Senior Citizens Day | Older adults | Same day | Federal law (1988) |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in August 2027.
Appreciation days in September 2027
National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 12, the Sunday after Labor Day. IT Professionals Day is Tuesday, September 21.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Mon | Labor Day | American workers | Same day | Federal holiday |
| September 12 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Grandparents | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 125) |
| September 19 | Sun | Wife Appreciation Day | Wives | Same day | Unofficial |
| September 21 | Tue | IT Professionals Day | IT and tech support staff | Same day | Unofficial |
| September 22 | Wed | American Business Women’s Day | Women in business | Same day | Unofficial |
| September 25 | Sat | National Daughters Day | Daughters | Same day | Unofficial |
| September 26 | Sun | Gold Star Mother’s Day | Mothers of fallen service members | Same day | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 111) |
| September 28 | Tue | National Sons Day | Sons | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in September 2027.
Appreciation days in October 2027
October has 13 entries. Customer Service Week runs from October 4 to 8, and Boss’s Day falls on Saturday, October 16.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of October | Month | National Principals Month | School principals | Whole month | NAESP and NASSP |
| All of October | Month | Pastor Appreciation Month | Pastors and clergy | Whole month | Church groups |
| October 1 | Fri | International Raccoon Appreciation Day | Raccoons | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 2 | Sat | National Custodian Day | Custodians and janitors | Friday, October 1 | Unofficial |
| October 3 | Sun | National Boyfriend Day | Boyfriends | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 4 to 8 | Mon to Fri | Customer Service Week | Customer service teams | Whole week | Unofficial |
| October 6 to 12 | Wed to Tue | Physician Assistant Week | Physician assistants | Whole week | AAPA |
| October 10 | Sun | Pastor Appreciation Day | Pastors and clergy | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 12 | Tue | National Farmers Day | Farmers | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 16 | Sat | Boss’s Day | Bosses and managers | Friday, October 15 | Patricia Bays Haroski, 1958 |
| October 19 | Tue | National Pharmacy Technician Day | Pharmacy technicians | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 24 | Sun | National Mother-in-Law Day | Mothers-in-law | Same day | Unofficial |
| October 28 | Thu | National First Responders Day | Police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers | Same day | Senate resolution |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in October 2027.
Appreciation days in November 2027
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. November is also Military Family Month and National Family Caregivers Month.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of November | Month | Military Family Month | Military families | Whole month | Presidential proclamation |
| All of November | Month | National Family Caregivers Month | Family caregivers | Whole month | Presidential proclamation |
| November 11 | Thu | Veterans Day | Military veterans | Same day | Federal holiday |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in November 2027.
Appreciation days in December 2027
The National Guard Birthday on Monday, December 13, is the main appreciation day in December.
| Date | Day | Appreciation day, week, or month | Who it honors | Observe at work on | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13 | Mon | National Guard Birthday | National Guard members | Same day | Unofficial |
For every observance on each date, see all national days in December 2027.
Appreciation weeks and months in 2027
This calendar includes 16 appreciation weeks and 9 appreciation months in 2027. The busiest stretch runs from May 2 to May 15, when six appreciation weeks take place.
| Week or month | Rule | 2027 dates | Who it honors |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Mentoring Month | Whole month | All of January | Mentors |
| National School Counseling Week | 1st full week of February | Monday, February 1, to Friday, February 5 | School counselors |
| Engineers Week | Week of George Washington’s birthday | Sunday, February 21, to Saturday, February 27 | Engineers |
| Social Work Month | Whole month | All of March | Social workers |
| Month of the Military Child | Whole month | All of April | Children of service members |
| Occupational Therapy Month | Whole month | All of April | Occupational therapists |
| National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week | 2nd full week of April | Sunday, April 11, to Saturday, April 17 | 911 dispatchers |
| Administrative Professionals Week | Last full week of April | Sunday, April 18, to Saturday, April 24 | Assistants and office staff |
| Medical Laboratory Professionals Week | Last full week of April | Sunday, April 18, to Saturday, April 24 | Lab scientists and technicians |
| National Volunteer Week | 3rd full week of April | Sunday, April 18, to Saturday, April 24 | Volunteers |
| Military Appreciation Month | Whole month | All of May | Service members and veterans |
| National Correctional Officers and Employees Week | 1st full week of May | Sunday, May 2, to Saturday, May 8 | Corrections staff |
| Public Service Recognition Week | 1st full week of May | Sunday, May 2, to Saturday, May 8 | Government employees |
| Teacher Appreciation Week | 1st full week of May | Monday, May 3, to Friday, May 7 | Teachers |
| National Nurses Week | May 6 to May 12 each year | Thursday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 12 | Nurses |
| National Hospital Week | Week of May 12 | Sunday, May 9, to Saturday, May 15 | Hospital staff |
| Police Week | Week that includes May 15 | Sunday, May 9, to Saturday, May 15 | Law enforcement officers |
| EMS Week | 3rd full week of May | Sunday, May 16, to Saturday, May 22 | EMTs and paramedics |
| National CNA Week | Starts June 17 | Thursday, June 17, to Wednesday, June 23 | Certified nursing assistants |
| National Principals Month | Whole month | All of October | School principals |
| Pastor Appreciation Month | Whole month | All of October | Pastors and clergy |
| Customer Service Week | 1st full work week of October | Monday, October 4, to Friday, October 8 | Customer service teams |
| Physician Assistant Week | October 6 to October 12 each year | Wednesday, October 6, to Tuesday, October 12 | Physician assistants |
| Military Family Month | Whole month | All of November | Military families |
| National Family Caregivers Month | Whole month | All of November | Family caregivers |
Which appreciation days change date in 2027?
Of the appreciation days on this calendar, 23 follow a weekday rule, so the date moves every year. Employee Appreciation Day, for example, is always the first Friday in March, which is Friday, March 5.
| Appreciation day | Rule | 2027 date |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day | Last Monday in January | Monday, January 25 |
| Employee Appreciation Day | 1st Friday in March | Friday, March 5 |
| Manatee Appreciation Day | Last Wednesday in March | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Paraprofessional Appreciation Day | 1st Wednesday in April | Wednesday, April 7 |
| Husband Appreciation Day | 3rd Saturday in April | Saturday, April 17 |
| Administrative Professionals Day | Wednesday of the last full week of April | Wednesday, April 21 |
| School Bus Driver Appreciation Day | 4th Tuesday in April | Tuesday, April 27 |
| National Teacher Appreciation Day | Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week | Tuesday, May 4 |
| Military Spouse Appreciation Day | Friday before Mother’s Day | Friday, May 7 |
| School Lunch Hero Day | 1st Friday in May | Friday, May 7 |
| Mother’s Day | 2nd Sunday in May | Sunday, May 9 |
| National School Nurse Day | Wednesday of National Nurses Week | Wednesday, May 12 |
| Armed Forces Day | 3rd Saturday in May | Saturday, May 15 |
| Father’s Day | 3rd Sunday in June | Sunday, June 20 |
| Parents’ Day | 4th Sunday in July | Sunday, July 25 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September | Monday, September 6 |
| National Grandparents Day | 1st Sunday after Labor Day | Sunday, September 12 |
| Wife Appreciation Day | 3rd Sunday in September | Sunday, September 19 |
| IT Professionals Day | 3rd Tuesday in September | Tuesday, September 21 |
| Gold Star Mother’s Day | Last Sunday in September | Sunday, September 26 |
| Pastor Appreciation Day | 2nd Sunday in October | Sunday, October 10 |
| National Pharmacy Technician Day | 3rd Tuesday in October | Tuesday, October 19 |
| National Mother-in-Law Day | 4th Sunday in October | Sunday, October 24 |
We work out floating dates again each year. The 2028 update is due in December 2027.
Appreciation days that fall on a weekend in 2027
Of the 72 appreciation days on this calendar, 30 fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027. For 7 work, school, and healthcare days, offices will need a weekday stand-in. The table suggests one.
| Appreciation day | 2027 date | Observe at work on |
|---|---|---|
| National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day | Saturday, January 9 | Friday, January 8 |
| National Dentist’s Day | Saturday, March 6 | Friday, March 5 |
| National Lineworker Appreciation Day | Sunday, April 18 | Monday, April 19 |
| National School Principals’ Day | Saturday, May 1 | Friday, April 30 |
| National Student Nurses Day | Saturday, May 8 | Friday, May 7 |
| National Custodian Day | Saturday, October 2 | Friday, October 1 |
| Boss’s Day | Saturday, October 16 | Friday, October 15 |
The “observe at work on” date is a planning suggestion, not an official date. Boss’s Day, for example, stays on Saturday, October 16, but an office that marks it at work might choose Friday, October 15. National Dentist’s Day moves to Friday, March 5, the same day as Employee Appreciation Day.
Appreciation days by audience
Use these lists to find every 2027 date for one group of people.
Workplace and employee appreciation days in 2027
Workplace appreciation days thank employees, managers, and specific trades. This calendar lists 19 of them for 2027.
- National Mentoring Month: All of January
- National Weatherperson’s Day: Friday, February 5
- Engineers Week: February 21 to 27
- Employee Appreciation Day: Friday, March 5
- Administrative Professionals Week: April 18 to 24
- National Volunteer Week: April 18 to 24
- National Lineworker Appreciation Day: Sunday, April 18
- Administrative Professionals Day: Wednesday, April 21
- National Waitstaff Day: Friday, May 21
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: Monday, May 24
- National Nonprofit Day: Tuesday, August 17
- Labor Day: Monday, September 6
- IT Professionals Day: Tuesday, September 21
- American Business Women’s Day: Wednesday, September 22
- Pastor Appreciation Month: All of October
- Customer Service Week: October 4 to 8
- Pastor Appreciation Day: Sunday, October 10
- National Farmers Day: Tuesday, October 12
- Boss’s Day: Saturday, October 16
School staff appreciation days in 2027
School staff appreciation days cover teachers and the staff around them. This calendar lists 10 for 2027, most of them in May.
- National School Counseling Week: February 1 to 5
- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: Wednesday, April 7
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Tuesday, April 27
- National School Principals’ Day: Saturday, May 1
- Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3 to 7
- National Teacher Appreciation Day: Tuesday, May 4
- School Lunch Hero Day: Friday, May 7
- National School Nurse Day: Wednesday, May 12
- National Principals Month: All of October
- National Custodian Day: Saturday, October 2
Healthcare appreciation days in 2027
Healthcare appreciation days honor doctors, nurses, and the teams behind them. This calendar lists 15 for 2027.
- National Pharmacist Day: Tuesday, January 12
- Social Work Month: All of March
- National Dentist’s Day: Saturday, March 6
- National Certified Nurses Day: Friday, March 19
- National Doctors’ Day: Tuesday, March 30
- Occupational Therapy Month: All of April
- Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: April 18 to 24
- National Nurses Week: May 6 to 12
- National Nurses Day: Thursday, May 6
- National Student Nurses Day: Saturday, May 8
- National Hospital Week: May 9 to 15
- National CNA Week: June 17 to 23
- Physician Assistant Week: October 6 to 12
- National Pharmacy Technician Day: Tuesday, October 19
- National Family Caregivers Month: All of November
Public service and first responder appreciation days in 2027
These days thank police, first responders, public employees, and the military. This calendar lists 25 for 2027.
- National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Saturday, January 9
- National Thank a Mail Carrier Day: Thursday, February 4
- National K9 Veterans Day: Saturday, March 13
- National Medal of Honor Day: Thursday, March 25
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day: Monday, March 29
- Month of the Military Child: All of April
- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: Friday, April 9
- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: April 11 to 17
- Military Appreciation Month: All of May
- National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: May 2 to 8
- Public Service Recognition Week: May 2 to 8
- Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Friday, May 7
- Police Week: May 9 to 15
- Armed Forces Day: Saturday, May 15
- Peace Officers Memorial Day: Saturday, May 15
- EMS Week: May 16 to 22
- National Garbage Man Day: Thursday, June 17
- National Postal Worker Day: Thursday, July 1
- Coast Guard Day: Wednesday, August 4
- Purple Heart Day: Saturday, August 7
- Gold Star Mother’s Day: Sunday, September 26
- National First Responders Day: Thursday, October 28
- Military Family Month: All of November
- Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11
- National Guard Birthday: Monday, December 13
Family appreciation days in 2027
Family appreciation days honor spouses, parents, children, and relatives. This calendar lists 19 for 2027. See Mother’s Day 2027 and Father’s Day 2027 for full guides.
- National Spouse’s Day: Tuesday, January 26
- National Siblings Day: Saturday, April 10
- Husband Appreciation Day: Saturday, April 17
- Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 9
- National Brother’s Day: Monday, May 24
- Father’s Day: Sunday, June 20
- National Cousins Day: Saturday, July 24
- Parents’ Day: Sunday, July 25
- National Aunt and Uncle Day: Monday, July 26
- National Girlfriends Day: Sunday, August 1
- Respect for Parents Day: Sunday, August 1
- National Son and Daughter Day: Wednesday, August 11
- National Senior Citizens Day: Saturday, August 21
- National Grandparents Day: Sunday, September 12
- Wife Appreciation Day: Sunday, September 19
- National Daughters Day: Saturday, September 25
- National Sons Day: Tuesday, September 28
- National Boyfriend Day: Sunday, October 3
- National Mother-in-Law Day: Sunday, October 24
Fun and animal appreciation days in 2027
Fun appreciation days celebrate animals and everyday things. This calendar lists 9 for 2027.
- Houseplant Appreciation Day: Sunday, January 10
- Squirrel Appreciation Day: Thursday, January 21
- Beer Can Appreciation Day: Sunday, January 24
- Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day: Monday, January 25
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day: Tuesday, February 23
- Manatee Appreciation Day: Wednesday, March 31
- Bat Appreciation Day: Saturday, April 17
- Black Cat Appreciation Day: Tuesday, August 17
- International Raccoon Appreciation Day: Friday, October 1
Who creates appreciation days, and which are official?
Most appreciation days come from professional groups, unions, and companies. Of the 97 entries on this calendar, 76 are unofficial. The rest have government backing: 10 are set by federal law, 7 rest on a presidential proclamation, 2 come from a Senate resolution, and 2 are federal holidays.
| Status | What it means | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Federal law | Congress names the day or week in law | 10 |
| Presidential proclamation | The President proclaims it, often every year | 7 |
| Senate resolution | The Senate passes a resolution in support | 2 |
| Federal holiday | A paid day off for federal workers under 5 U.S.C. § 6103 | 2 |
| Unofficial | A professional group, company, or person started it | 76 |
Appreciation days set by law or proclamation
Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day are set in Title 36 of the U.S. Code. National Doctors’ Day was set by law in 1990. Military Spouse Appreciation Day rests on a presidential proclamation.
Appreciation days started by professional groups
Many workplace days began with one group or person. Author Bob Nelson started Employee Appreciation Day in 1995. The International Association of Administrative Professionals leads Administrative Professionals Day. Patricia Bays Haroski registered Boss’s Day with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958.
The most popular appreciation days
Teacher Appreciation Week drew the most Bing searches on Datescal’s calendar sites in 2026, ahead of Employee Appreciation Day and Administrative Professionals Day. The ranking below uses those Bing search impressions and lists the 2027 dates.
- Teacher Appreciation Week: Monday, May 3, to Friday, May 7
- Employee Appreciation Day: Friday, March 5
- Administrative Professionals Day: Wednesday, April 21
- National Teacher Appreciation Day: Tuesday, May 4
- National Nurses Week: Thursday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 12
- Pastor Appreciation Day and Month: Sunday, October 10, and all of October
- National Volunteer Week: Sunday, April 18, to Saturday, April 24
- Boss’s Day: Saturday, October 16
- Customer Service Week: Monday, October 4, to Friday, October 8
- Wife Appreciation Day: Sunday, September 19
Outside the workplace, Manatee Appreciation Day stands out. Bing’s keyword data recorded about 18,300 searches for it over the period we tracked. In 2027, it falls on Wednesday, March 31.
Frequently asked questions
When is Employee Appreciation Day 2027?
Employee Appreciation Day 2027 is Friday, March 5. It always falls on the first Friday in March.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2027?
Teacher Appreciation Week 2027 runs from Monday, May 3, to Friday, May 7. National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 4.
Is there a national staff appreciation day?
No single national staff appreciation day exists. Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 5 covers all staff, and schools often add their own dates for support staff.
Are appreciation days paid holidays?
No. Appreciation days are observances, not days off. Only federal holidays such as Labor Day and Veterans Day give federal workers a paid day off.
What appreciation days are in May 2027?
May 2027 has 21 entries on this calendar, more than any other month. They include Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week, Police Week, EMS Week, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Mother’s Day.
