National Emergency Nurses Day is an opportunity for all of us to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of nurses who work in emergency rooms and other urgent care settings. These nurses are often the first to care for people during some of the most critical and stressful moments of their lives. They deal with all kinds of medical emergencies, from accidents to heart attacks, and they have to stay calm, quick-thinking, and compassionate under intense pressure.
This day is a way for all of us to show our appreciation for these nurses, who are true heroes in the healthcare system. They put in long hours, often in difficult and emotionally draining situations, to make sure that patients receive the care they need as quickly and effectively as possible. It’s a chance to say thank you and to acknowledge the vital role they play in saving lives and helping people during their toughest times.
There are a few other similar days in the DigitalHygge National Day Calendar, like National Nurses Day (May 6) and Certified Nurses Day (March 19). These are great opportunities to show some love to nurses across different specialties. If you’re interested in more ways to recognize the hardworking professionals in healthcare, our calendar has plenty of other days worth noting. It’s a handy resource to keep on top of all the important dates and make sure your appreciation is always on point.
When Is National Emergency Nurses Day Observed?
National Emergency Nurses Day is always observed on the second Wednesday of October each year. It falls within Emergency Nurses Week, which is a broader celebration of emergency nursing professionals.
If you’re planning to mark Emergency Nurses Day or simply want to know when it falls in the coming years, this table will help you stay prepared. Below is a list of the dates for Emergency Nurses Day, including the weekday. This can be useful for organizing events, planning acknowledgments, or just keeping track of this important day on your calendar.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | October 9, Wednesday |
| 2025 | October 8, Wednesday |
| 2026 | October 14, Wednesday |
| 2027 | October 13, Wednesday |
| 2028 | October 11, Wednesday |
| 2029 | October 10, Wednesday |
| 2030 | October 9, Wednesday |
How to Celebrate National Emergency Nurses Day
On National Emergency Nurses Day, you’ll often see hospitals and healthcare centers finding different ways to show appreciation. Colleagues might organize small events, patients might leave thank-you notes, and people might share their gratitude on social media. Some places even hand out awards or little gifts to the emergency nurses. Professional organizations might get in on it too, hosting special events to recognize the hard work these nurses put in every day.
On social media, we suggest using specific hashtags like #EmergencyNursesDay and #NationalEmergencyNursesDay, but also more generic ones like #ThankYouNurses, to spread the word and publicly acknowledge the hard work of emergency nurses.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
