National Washington Day
National Washington Day is a day to pause, remember, and thank the people whose service made our ordinary days possible.
About this celebration
Founded 2017 by NDC — 42nd state
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Washington Day.
- Send a note to someone who has served.
- Attend a local ceremony or observance if there is one.
- Fly a flag properly, or don't fly one you can't maintain.
- Donate to a veterans' service organization.
- Teach a kid one piece of local history they don't know yet.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Watch a documentary or read a local history piece together and discuss it.
For kids
Help them write a short thank-you card to a veteran or service member.
For couples
Attend a local ceremony or observance together.
At the office
Host a moment of recognition — a short announcement, a card circulated, a donation drive.
At school
Invite a local veteran to speak, or visit a nearby historic site.
In your community
Volunteer with an organization that serves veterans and their families.
On your own
Read one first-person account by someone who served. Let it sit.
More to celebrate
National Wyoming Day
On National Wyoming Day, we honor the quiet acts of citizenship — in uniform, at the ballot box, in our communities.