National Grandparents Day 2027
There are 317 days until National Grandparents Day 2027 — Sunday, September 12, 2027.
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About National Grandparents Day 2027
National Grandparents Day 2027 falls on Sunday, September 12. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
National Grandparents Day is a U.S. observance held on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It is not a federal or state holiday, so nobody gets a day off; it is a Sunday set aside by presidential proclamation to honor grandparents.
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National Grandparents Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 13, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | September 12, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after National Grandparents Day 2027
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Nov 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in September 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 11 | Sat | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 17 | Fri | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Sep 24 | Fri | Native American Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Date rule
- First Sunday in September after Labor Day (between September 7 and 13)
- Legal status
- Presidentially proclaimed observance (36 U.S.C. 125); not a public holiday
- First observed
- September 10, 1978, under President Carter's Proclamation 4580
- Founder
- Marian McQuade of Oak Hill, West Virginia
- Official flower
- Forget-me-not
Frequently asked questions
What day is National Grandparents Day in 2027?
National Grandparents Day 2027 is on Sunday, September 12, 2027.
Is National Grandparents Day a day off in 2027?
National Grandparents Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until National Grandparents Day 2027?
There are 317 days until National Grandparents Day 2027 (September 12, 2027) as of today.