National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday during National Nurses Week, which falls between May 6 and May 12 each year. For example, in 2025, National School Nurse Day will be observed on Wednesday, May 7. In 2026, it will be on Wednesday, May 6. This day was established in 1972 by the National Association of School Nurses to recognize and appreciate the role of school nurses in supporting the health and well-being of students in educational settings.
