when is nurse appreciation day

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Nurse Appreciation is recognized in the U.S. primarily through National Nurses Week, which takes place annually from May 6 to May 12. Key dates during this week include:

  • National Nurses Day on May 6, which marks the beginning of the week and is dedicated to raising awareness of the vital contributions of nurses.
  • International Nurses Day on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, celebrated worldwide.
  • Other special days within the week include National Student Nurses Day on May 8 and National School Nurse Day, observed on the Wednesday of Nurses Week.

For 2026, National Nurses Week will be May 11 to May 17, with International Nurses Day falling on May 12 as usual. Thus, nurse appreciation is formally recognized during the week of May 6-12, centered on May 6 and May 12 each year.