National Days To Celebrate Relatives

There are unofficial national days for almost everything. They are not just days marked on the calendars. Instead, they are days to pause, reflect, and honor whatever has been designated as a national day. It is amazing how many days have been set aside to recognize and honor relatives.

National Days for Relatives

That is not to say that relations should be ignored or taken for granted on other days of the year. Those sacred relationships that shape our lives should be remembered every day, rather than being hashtags only on special days.

Many holidays throughout the year are meant to be enjoyed with family, and there are special days explicitly made for them. Everyone knows about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but there are at least 32 family-related days throughout the year in the United States. Each country has its own days to honor relatives. Those national days are spiritual checkpoints and times to affirm love, express gratitude, and pass down blessings.

Here are some of the most meaningful national days that celebrate family relationships throughout the year.

Entire Family

• Global Family Day – January 1
• National Love Your Family Day – Fourth Sunday in October

Parents and Children

• Grandmother Achievement Day– February 11
• Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May
• Father’s Day – Third Sunday in June
• National Parents’ Day – Fourth Sunday in July
• National Father-in-Law Day – July 30
• National Grandparents Day – First Sunday after Labor Day
• National Step Family Day – September 16
• National Daughters Day – September 25
• National Sons Day – September 28
• National Family Day – Fourth Sunday in September
• National In-Law Day – September 30
• National Mother-in-Law Day –Fourth Sunday in October

Siblings and Extended Family

• National Sons Day – March 4 (also September 28)
• National Siblings Day – April 10
• National Brothers and Sisters Day – May 2
• National Visit Your Relatives Day – May 18
• National Brother’s Day – May 24
• National Cousins Day – July 24
• National Auntie’s Day – Fourth Sunday in July
• National Aunt and Uncle Day – July 26
• National Sisters Day – First Sunday in August
• National Sons and Daughters Day – August 11

Romantic Family Days

• National Spouses Day – January 26
• Valentine’s Day – February 14
• Husband Appreciation Day – Third Saturday in April
• National Wife Appreciation Day – Third Sunday in September
• National Boyfriend Day – October 3

Legacy and Caregiving

• National Transfer Money to Your Daughter Day – October 6
• National Family Caregivers Month – November
• Day of the Dead – November 2 (honoring departed loved ones)

Why Those Days Matter

Life can get busy with work, family, and everything in between, but taking small moments to celebrate relatives can make a big difference to the recipients and for us, the givers.

Showing appreciation to relatives is easy and convenient. Those days remind us to let family members know that we care in a special way, and there are creative ways to express that sentiment. On those days, consider calling, texting, sending a card, giving a gift, visiting, or sharing a meal with relatives. Don't miss the opportunity to model intentional love—not just in words, but in action.

A Gentle Invitation

As those national days approach, reach out to family members to let them know you care. Affirm their growth. Bless their journey.

We don’t need a holiday to celebrate loved ones. However, when the calendar offers one, take it as a divine nudge. Those days are not just national. They’re thoughtful and personal.

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Family and Relationship National Days