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National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week runs from 6 to 12 May every year in the US, ending on Florence Nightingale's birthday.
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OrganiserAmerican Nurses Association
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
The American Nurses Association leads the week, which recognises the work of registered nurses. A national nurse week was first proclaimed in 1974 and the 6 to 12 May dates became permanent in 1993.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 to 12 May 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 6 to 12 May 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 6 to 12 May 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
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