Do you have any nurses in your life? If you do, you should take the time to recognize their hard work and dedication! Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, offering unparalleled patient care, expertise, and dedication. Dates raising awareness to celebrate nurses are important to remember as it honors their contributions to society. Here is a look at the important 2025 nurse awareness dates to remember.
2025 Nurse Awareness Dates
January
- 1/19 – 1/25: National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week
- 1/25: National IV Nurse Day
February
- 2/3 – 2/7: Ambulatory Care Nurses Week
- 2/3 – 2/9: PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week
- 2/9 – 2/15: Cardiovascular Professionals Week
- 2/18: Critical Care Transport Nurses Day
March
- 3/16 – 3/22: GI Nurses and Associates Week
- 3/19: Certified Nurses Day
April
- 4/6 – 4/12: Occupational Health Nursing Week
- 4/11: Radiological and Imaging Nurses Day
- 4/13 – 4/19: WOC Nurse Week
- 4/21 – 4/28: Transplant Nurses Week
May
- Entire Month: National Nurses Month, National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, and Oncology Nursing Month
- 5/6: National Nurses Day
- 5/6 – 5/12: National Nurses Week
- 5/7: National School Nurse Day
- 5/8: National Student Nurses Day
- 5/12: International Nurses Day
- 5/11 – 5/17: National Skilled Nursing Care Week
- 5/11 – 5/17: Neuroscience Nurses Week
June
- 6/3: National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day
July
No holidays this month
August
No holidays this month
September
- 9/1 – 9/7: National Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week
- 9/7 – 9/13: Vascular Nurses Week
- 9/7 – 9/13: Nephrology Nurses Week
- 9/8: National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
- 9/13 – 9/19: National Neonatal Nurses Week
- 9/14 – 9/20: Nursing Professional Development Week
- 9/15: National Neonatal Nurses Day
October
- 10/5 – 10/11: National Midwifery Week
- 10/5 – 10/11: Emergency Nurses Week
- 10/6 – 10/10: Pediatric Nurses Week
- 10/8: Emergency Nurses Day
- 10/9 – 10/15: Perinatal Nurses Week
- 10/12 – 10/18: International Infection Prevention Week
- 10/12 – 10/18: Sterile Processing Week
- 10/13 – 10/19: National Case Management Week
- 10/19 – 10/25: National Respiratory Care Week
- 10/19 – 10/25: Healthcare Quality Week
- 10/27 – 10/31: National Orthopedic Nurses Week
- 10/30: International Orthopedic Nurses Day
November
- Entire Month: National Homecare and Hospice Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
- 11/1 – 11/7: Med-Surg Nurses Week
- 11/1 – 11/7: Urology Nurses and Associates Week
- 11/2 – 11/8: National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week
- 11/3 – 11/9: Forensic Nurses Week
- 11/9 – 11/15: National Nurse Practitioner Week
- 11/9 – 11/15: Perioperative Nurses Week
December
No holidays this month
Final Thoughts
The 2025 nurse awareness dates are more than just celebrations, they’re opportunities to really honor their hard work and show appreciation. Nurses go above and beyond to make a difference in patients’ lives and deserve to be recognized, not only on these dates but every day. Saying “thank you”, posting on social media, or even getting a small nursing gift are great ways to acknowledge the nurse in your life. Nurses are the unsung heroes of healthcare, and we should all ensure that they continue to receive the recognition, support, and resources they need in order to excel. Mark these dates on your calendar and next time you see a nurse, be sure to thank them for everything that they do for us.