Last updated: September 2, 2026
When is Nurses Day Dates 2027–2035
| Date | Name | Day | Week | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | National Nurses Day 2026 | Wednesday | 19 | - |
| May 6, 2027 | National Nurses Day 2027 | Thursday | 18 | 204 |
| May 6, 2028 | National Nurses Day 2028 | Saturday | 18 | 570 |
| May 6, 2029 | National Nurses Day 2029 | Sunday | 18 | 935 |
| May 6, 2030 | National Nurses Day 2030 | Monday | 19 | 1300 |
| May 6, 2031 | National Nurses Day 2031 | Tuesday | 19 | 1665 |
| May 6, 2032 | National Nurses Day 2032 | Thursday | 19 | 2031 |
| May 6, 2033 | National Nurses Day 2033 | Friday | 18 | 2396 |
| May 6, 2034 | National Nurses Day 2034 | Saturday | 18 | 2761 |
| May 6, 2035 | National Nurses Day 2035 | Sunday | 18 | 3126 |
Quick Facts:
- Event: National Nurses Day
- Next Date: May 6
- Date Change Rule: Every May 6
- Location: United States
- Holiday Emoji: 👩⚕️
- Significance: Kicks off National Nurses Week, which concludes on May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday)
- Historical Roots: First officially proclaimed as a National Recognition Day for Nurses by President Ronald Reagan in 1982
- Key Pioneer: Florence Nightingale (1820), founder of modern nursing who revolutionized hospital sanitation during the Crimean War
- Workforce Impact: Over 3 million working nurses in the U.S., making up the largest percentage of the healthcare workforce
- Workplace Stats: Nurses walk an average of 4–5 miles per shift, and 59% of registered nurses practice outside of hospital settings
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