Grandparents' Day 2026
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
📝 About Grandparents' Day 2026
Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 after a nine-year campaign by Marian McQuade, a West Virginia mother of 15 who wanted to encourage young people to connect with their elders, National Grandparents' Day is observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. McQuade's vision was to combat the isolation of elderly Americans in nursing homes and retirement communities. The official flower is the forget-me-not, symbolizing remembrance. Many other countries observe their own grandparents' celebrations — France celebrates Fete des Grands-Meres in March, Italy honors grandparents on October 2, and Poland dedicates separate days to Grandmother (January 21) and Grandfather (January 22). Research shows that strong grandparent-grandchild relationships benefit both generations' emotional and physical health.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Sunday
- Days Remaining
- 133
- Category
- Family
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 133 days until Grandparents' Day 2026 on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Grandparents' Day 2026 is on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 after a nine-year campaign by Marian McQuade, a West Virginia mother of 15 who wanted to encourage young people to connect with their elders, National Grandparents' Day is observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. McQuade's vision was to combat the isolation of elderly Americans in nursing homes and retirement communities. The official flower is the forget-me-not, symbolizing remembrance. Many other countries observe their own grandparents' celebrations — France celebrates Fete des Grands-Meres in March, Italy honors grandparents on October 2, and Poland dedicates separate days to Grandmother (January 21) and Grandfather (January 22). Research shows that strong grandparent-grandchild relationships benefit both generations' emotional and physical health.
Grandparents' Day 2026 falls on a Sunday.