National Nurses Week in 2025 is celebrated from Tuesday, May 6th to Monday, May 12th. This week is part of a larger celebration known as National Nurses Month, which lasts throughout May. The week includes important recognition days such as National Nurses Day on May 6th, National Student Nurses Day on May 8th, National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday during the week, and International Nurses Day on May 12th, which is also the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
The week is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the service and dedication of nurses in healthcare settings, with various events and celebrations held nationwide. The theme for Nurses Week 2025 is "The Power of Nurses™".
