NATIONAL DAYEDUCATION

National Crossing Guard Day

Every year on January 28, the first smile a child sees on the way to school gets the honor it deserves. National Crossing Guard Day asks all of us to stop, look both ways at our own habits, and say thank you to the guardians of the crosswalk who stand between our children and danger every school day.

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Thursday, January 28Every year on January 28

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Roots: Approved by the Registrar at National Day Calendar at the request of the family of Steven Winn of Layton, Utah; supported by the Safe Routes Partnership
Also on Jan 28: Data Privacy Day · Global Community Engagement Day · Library Shelfie Day
Hashtag: #NationalCrossingGuardDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT THE CROSSWALK

Thank Your Guard In Person

Stop at your local crosswalk and offer a warm greeting, a high-five, or a simple thank you to the crossing guard on duty. A thermal travel mug of hot coffee or a pair of hand-warmers on a cold January morning says their work is seen.

WITH STUDENTS

Notes From the Class

Encourage a school or student council to have kids write handmade thank-you notes or hang banners at crosswalks. Let the children tell their guard what the daily walk to school means to them.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Pledge to Slow Down

Drivers can pledge to eliminate distractions, obey school zone speed limits, and strictly follow crossing guard signals. Share the pledge on social media with #NationalCrossingGuardDay to spread the message.

Plan ahead

National Crossing Guard Day is observed on January 28 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Wed, Jan 28this year

2027Thu, Jan 28

2028Fri, Jan 28

2029Sun, Jan 28

2030Mon, Jan 28

2031Tue, Jan 28

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2033Fri, Jan 28

2034Sat, Jan 28

2035Sun, Jan 28

2036Mon, Jan 28

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