The date for Principals Day varies by region:
- In the United States, School Principals' Day (also called Principal Appreciation Day) is celebrated annually on May 1. In 2025, it falls on Thursday, May 1.
- In Australia, specifically for Primary Principals, Australian Primary Principals Day in 2025 is celebrated on Friday, August 1.
- In Illinois, Principal Appreciation Day is observed on Friday, October 24, 2025, during Principal Appreciation Week from October 20-24.
- Another mention shows a Principal's Day celebrated on August 8, 2025, at a specific primary school , but that seems to be a local observation.
So, the most common national Principals Day in the US is May 1, 2025, while in Australia it is August 1, 2025.
