National Parents' Day (US) 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Day Dedicated to Parents
National Parents’ Day is a special day to honour and appreciate the role of parents in nurturing and raising children. This tradition was established to complement Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, recognising the contributions of both parents together on one single day.
National Parents’ Day is an annual celebration in the United States of America (USA) on the fourth Sunday of July. This year, National Parents’ Day falls on July 28. The annual event aims to honour and pay tribute to our parents for their selfless love, care and sacrifices for their kids. National Parents’ Day is a special day to honour and appreciate the role of parents in nurturing and raising children. This tradition was established to complement Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, recognising the contributions of both parents together on one single day. The aim of this day is to promote responsible parenting and to uplift parental roles in nurturing and protecting children. In this article, let’s know more about National Parents’ Day 2024 date, history and significance of the annual US event.
National Parents’ Day in US 2024 Date
National Parents’ Day in US falls annually on the fourth Sunday of July. National Parents’ Day 2024 is celebrated July 28.
National Parents’ Day History and Significance
National Parents’ Day in the US was created in 1994 under President Bill Clinton. In the United States, Parents' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of July. The annual event of National Parents’ Day was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into law (36 U.S.C. § 135) for ‘recognising, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children’. The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Trent Lott and was supported by members of the Unification Church.
National Parents’ Day is an important day that acknowledges the vital role of parents in the upbringing and development of children. Parents play a crucial role in the development and well-being of their kids. Their importance spans various aspects of life, including emotional and social development. On this day, many families organise family gatherings, special meals, or outings to honour their parents to make them feel special.
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