National Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, the holiday will be celebrated on Sunday September 12th. The founder of Grandparents Day was a West Virginia housewife named Marian McQuade. In 1970, she began her campaign to establish a holiday to honor Grandparents.
On which date is the Happy Grandparents Day?
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, and it is the perfect opportunity to spend time with the grandparents we love so much!May 1, 2024
Is 26th July Grandparents Day?
While many countries celebrate some form of grandparents there is no recognized world wide Grandparents Day. Some countries set a specific day (ex: July 26th), while others set it on a particular weekend (ex: 2nd Sunday of October).Sep 2, 2015
Do they have a Grandparents Day?
Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. In 2024, that’s Sunday, September 8! While we honor our grandparents daily, take an extra moment to appreciate all the joy and wisdom that grandparents bring our lives.May 1, 2024
When did National Grandparents Day become a thing?
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter was the one who signed the declaration that the first Sunday after Labor Day would be observed as Grandparents’ Day. The US’s first official National Grandparents’ Day was celebrated on Septem. Marian McQuade from West Virginia, US, started the early campaigning for this day.
