POW MIA Recognition Day 2026 and 2027: Dates and Days

Last updated: August 15, 2026

When is National POW/MIA Recognition Day Dates 2027–2031

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September 18, 2026National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026Friday38-
September 17, 2027National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2027Friday37307
September 15, 2028National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2028Friday37671
September 21, 2029National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2029Friday381042
September 20, 2030National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2030Friday381406
September 19, 2031National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2031Friday381770
September 17, 2032National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2032Friday382134
September 16, 2033National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2033Friday372498
September 15, 2034National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2034Friday372862
September 21, 2035National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2035Friday383233

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the U.S. every year on the third Friday of September to honor former prisoners of war, those missing in action, and their families.
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