National Military Appreciation Month

Category: Military

About National Military Appreciation Month

How long until National Military Appreciation Month?
National Military Appreciation Month .
Dates of National Military Appreciation Month
2025 USA Thursday, May 1stNational Military Appreciation Month
2024 USA Wednesday, May 1stNational Military Appreciation Month
2023 USA Monday, May 1stNational Military Appreciation Month
2022 USA Sunday, May 1stNational Military Appreciation Month
2021 USA Saturday, May 1stNational Military Appreciation Month
Summary
National Military Appreciation Month honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.

Every year, the month of May has been the National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM).

NMAM began in 1999 when the late Senator John McCain introduced legislation designating the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month. His legislation received bipartisan support and both the Senate and the House of Representatives adopted resolutions calling for the country to recognize and honor all of our service members during the month.

With many of our holidays becoming nothing more than three-day weekends for the majority of Americans, McCain’s vision was that this would bring a renewed focus on their original purpose. NMAM is designed to remind us all of the extreme sacrifice given by our military members. It is a time for members of the military, past, and present, to participate in local events that bring more public attention to the Forces.

May is also the Month of the Military Caregiver, which honors those who care for wounded, ill and injured service members.

Similar Observances

Read more about National Hug a G.I. Day

National Hug a G.I. Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a G.I. Day

Read More
Read more about National K9 Veterans Day

National K9 Veterans Day

Military dogs play an important role in many operations, and March 13th is a day top recognize and remember the contribution they make.

Read More
Read more about National Supreme Sacrifice Day

National Supreme Sacrifice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Supreme Sacrifice Day

Read More
Read more about National Medal of Honor Day

National Medal of Honor Day

This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War.

Read More
Explore more Military holidays

Other Observances on May 1st 2024

Read more about Beltane

Beltane

Beltane is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

Read More
Read more about New Zealand Music Month

New Zealand Music Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of New Zealand Music Month

Read More
Read more about Law Day

Law Day

You don't have any choice. You have to celebrate this holiday - it's the Law... Day.

Read More
Read more about National Chocolate Parfait Day

National Chocolate Parfait Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Parfait Day

Read More
All events on May 1st 2024