National Optimist Day

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National Optimist Day in USA in 2026
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Dates of National Optimist Day
2026 USA Thursday, February 5thNational Optimist Day
2025 USA Thursday, February 6thNational Optimist Day
2024 USA Thursday, February 1stNational Optimist Day
2023 USA Thursday, February 2ndNational Optimist Day
2022 USA Thursday, February 3rdNational Optimist Day
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Celebrated during the first Thursday in February and declared by Optimist International in 2017, National Optimist Day focuses on the importance and recognition of volunteers in your community.

To celebrate this day, thank a friend, family member or co-worker for their work, even if it’s not strictly volunteering, but if they’ve gone above and beyond in some way this day.

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