Not to be confused with the similarly named National Doctor’s Day, National Physicians’ Day is celebrated on May 1st each year in Canada.
This day honors the work and dedication of physicians across Canada, whereas National Doctor’s Day is celebrated every year on the 30th of March in the United States.
It was first officially recognized in 2018, and the date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female physician to practice in Canada. The day is an opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge the vital role doctors play in providing healthcare and supporting the well-being of Canadians.
When Is National Physicians’ Day Observed
National Physicians’ Day is celebrated on May 1st each year in Canada. This day honors the contributions and dedication of physicians across the country. Below is a table listing the dates and weekdays for National Physicians’ Day up to the year 2030:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | May 1, Wednesday |
| 2025 | May 1, Thursday |
| 2026 | May 1, Friday |
| 2027 | May 1, Saturday |
| 2028 | May 1, Monday |
| 2029 | May 1, Tuesday |
| 2030 | May 1, Wednesday |
How to Celebrate National Physicians’ Day
Looking for ways to celebrate National Physicians’ Day? Here are some fun and meaningful ideas that will make your favorite physicians feel loved:
Thank You Notes
Write a heartfelt thank you note to your physician. A simple message of gratitude can go a long way in showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
Host a Celebration
If you work at a clinic or a hospital, you can organize a small celebration at work for the doctors. To make it special, why not include treats, balloons, and banners thanking doctors to create a festive atmosphere?
Share Stories
Use social media to share stories of how your physician has made a difference in your life. Tag your doctor and use the hashtag #NationalPhysiciansDay to spread the love and appreciation.
Using these ideas, we hope that you can make National Physicians’ Day a memorable occasion for the incredible physicians who dedicate their lives to keeping you healthy.
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.
