National Caregivers Day
This annual holiday (taking place on the third Friday in February) aims to recognize and celebrate caregivers everyday.
Summary: A 2020 report from AARP says more than one in five Americans (21.3 percent) are caregivers, an estimated total of 53 million adults. Established by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies, the first National Caregivers Day took place in 2016. This annual holiday (taking place on the third Friday in February) aims to recognize and celebrate caregivers everyday.
What to do: According to the National Association for Home Care & Hospice organization, people are encouraged to thank the caregivers they know in-person and on social media with the hashtags #thankacaregiver and #nationalcaregiverday.