National Senior Citizens Day (US)
National Senior Citizens Day is a US day on 21 August that recognises the contribution older Americans make to their families, workplaces and communities.
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About the day
National Senior Citizens Day falls on 21 August in the United States. Congress designated the day through House Joint Resolution 138, and President Ronald Reagan proclaimed 21 August 1988 as National Senior Citizens Day.
The US Census Bureau marks the day with figures on the older population. The 2020 Census counted 55.8 million US residents aged 65 and over, around 1 in 6 people.
The day suits organisations that serve older people, including care providers, health and wellbeing brands, financial services, travel firms, retailers and community groups.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 21 August 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 21 August 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 21 August 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Health and social care
- Financial services
- Travel and leisure
- Retail
- Charities and non-profits
- Insurance
Questions and answers
When is National Senior Citizens Day (US) 2027?
National Senior Citizens Day (US) 2027 is on Saturday 21 August 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Senior Citizens Day (US)?
National Senior Citizens Day (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did National Senior Citizens Day (US) start?
National Senior Citizens Day (US) was first held in 1988.
Where is National Senior Citizens Day (US) marked?
National Senior Citizens Day (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Proclamation 5847, National Senior Citizens Day, 1988. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Proclamation 5847, National Senior Citizens Day, 1988
- US Census Bureau: National Senior Citizens Day, August 21, 2023
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