What is a professional appreciation day?

A day, week or month when people thank the workers in one line of work, such as nurses, teachers or truck drivers. Most are set by the profession's association and come back every year by the same rule.

How do I get a reminder?

Open a day and choose Remind me. We'll email you before it starts, every year, until you turn it off. You can also add one day, or the whole calendar, to your own calendar app.

How can kids celebrate someone's work?

Make a thank-you card, ask the person what their day is like, or read a story together about what they do. Once Upon a Workday makes illustrated stories about real jobs, starring your own family.

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Professional appreciation days

The days, weeks and months set aside in the US to thank the people who do the work. Get a reminder, then help your kids say thank you with a story about what that person does.

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Most of these days are set by professional associations, not by law. Dates follow each organizer's usual rule, and a few move in some years, so check with the organizer before planning something big.

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What is a professional appreciation day?: A day, week or month when people thank the workers in one line of work, such as nurses, teachers or truck drivers. Most are set by the profession's association and come back every year by the same rule.
How do I get a reminder?: Open a day and choose Remind me. We'll email you before it starts, every year, until you turn it off. You can also add one day, or the whole calendar, to your own calendar app.
How can kids celebrate someone's work?: Make a thank-you card, ask the person what their day is like, or read a story together about what they do. Once Upon a Workday makes illustrated stories about real jobs, starring your own family.

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