Career Calendar

Our Career Calendar highlights career-focused observances throughout the year, giving students and alumni opportunities to explore different industries and professional pathways. Each featured observance spotlights a specific career field and includes curated resources and insights designed to help you learn more about that profession. Whether you’re discovering new interests or deepening your knowledge of a field you already love, the Career Calendar connects you with tools, information, and inspiration to support your career journey year-round.

Featured Holidays

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January

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
January 26 – 30, 2026 (4th Week)Data Privacy WeekTechnology, Cybersecurity
January 1Copyright Law DayLegal Studies
January 9National Law Enforcement Appreciation DayCriminal Justice
January 12National Pharmacist DayPharmacy
January 14Take a Missionary to Lunch DayMinistry
January 25National IV Nurse DayNursing
January 28Data Privacy DayTechnology, Cybersecurity

February

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
Career & Technical Education MonthAll
February 2-8PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness WeekNursing
February 9-13Ambulatory Care Nurses WeekNursing
February 16-20National Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant WeekHealthcare, Anesthesiologist Assistant
February 13Employee Legal Awareness DayBusiness, HR, Legal Studies
February 18Critical Care Transport Nurses DayNursing

March

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Criminal Justice MonthCriminal Justice
March 15-21GI Nurses & Associates WeekNursing
March 5 (1st Thursday in March)National Hospitalist DayHealthcare
March 8Proofreading DayLegal Studies
March 14Legal Assistants DayLegal Studies
March 19Certified Nurses DayNursing
March 29National Mom and Pop Business Owners DayBusiness

April

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Internship Awareness MonthAll
Counseling Awareness MonthCounseling, Psychology
Occupational Therapy MonthHealthcare, Occupational Therapy Assistant
April 5-11Occupational Health Nurses WeekNursing
April 5-11Patient Access WeekHealthcare, Allied Health, Healthcare Management
April 6-12National Public Health WeekPublic Health
April 19-25Medical Laboratory Professionals WeekHealthcare, Health Sciences
April 2National Employee Benefits DayBusiness, HR
April 12Radiology Nurses DayNursing
April 16National Bean Counter DayBusiness, Accounting
April 22Administrative Professionals DayBusiness

May

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Nurses MonthNursing
Mental Health Awareness MonthPsychology
Global Employee Health & Fitness MonthBusiness/HR
Oncology Nursing MonthNursing
International Business Image Improvement MonthBusiness
May 3-9 (First Full Week in May)National Correctional Officers WeekCriminal Justice
May 6-12National Nurses WeekNursing
May 10-16National Skilled Nursing Care WeekNursing, Healthcare
May 10-16Neuroscience Nurses WeekNursing
May 10-16National Hospital WeekHealthcare
May 1Law DayLegal Studies
May 6National Nurses DayNursing
May 6National School Nurse DayNursing
May 12International Nurses DayNursing
May 12Nursing Informatics DayNursing, Nursing Informatics

June

DateHolidayCareer Pathway/Industry
National Employee Wellness MonthBusiness/HR
National Business Etiquette WeekBusiness
June 2 (1st Tuesday in June)National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition DayHealthcare
June 6National Higher Education DayAll
June 23Public Service DayPublic Administration
June 26National Work From Home DayAll

July

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
July 14National Psychologist DayCounseling, Psychology
July 25National Hire a Veteran DayAll
July 31 (Last Thursday in July)National Intern DayAll

August

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Wellness MonthAll
August 2-8National Health Center WeekHealthcare, Public Health
August 6National Paralegal Day (Official)Legal Studies
August 17National Nonprofit DayBusiness
August 23Health Unit Coordinator Appreciation DayHealthcare

September

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
September 1-7National Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition WeekNursing
September 6-12Vascular Nurses WeekNursing
September 12-18Neonatal Nurses WeekNursing
September 14-20Nephrology Nurses WeekNursing
September 8World Physical Therapy DayHealthcare
September 12National Police Woman DayCriminal Justice
September 13Programmers DayTechnology
September 15IT Professionals DayTechnology
September 22American Business Women’s DayBusiness
September 26HR Professionals DayBusiness

October

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
South University Alumni Appreciation MonthAll
American Pharmacists MonthPharmacy
National Physical Therapy MonthHealthcare, Physical Therapist Assistant
Cybersecurity Awareness MonthTechnology, Cybersecurity
Pastor Appreciation MonthMinistry
October 4-10National Primary Care WeekHealthcare
October 6-12National PA WeekHealthcare, Physician Assistant
October 18-24International Infection Prevention WeekPublic Health
October 18-24National Pharmacy WeekPharmacy
October 19-23National Health Education WeekNursing, Healthcare, Public Health
October 19-23Medical Assistants Recognition WeekMedical Assisting
October 3National Techies DayTechnology
October 11 (2nd Sunday of the Month)Pastor Appreciation DayMinistry
October 14Emergency Nurses DayNursing
October 15Global Handwashing DayHealthcare, Public Health
October 21Medical Assistant DayHealthcare
October 23National Paralegal Day (Historical)Legal Studies
October 27​National Mentoring DayAll

November

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Career Development MonthAll
National Care at Home MonthHealthcare
Allied Health MonthHealthcare
November 8-14National Nurse Practitioner WeekNursing
November 8-14Perioperative Nurse WeekNursing
November 9-15Global Entrepreneurship WeekBusiness
November 6National Team Manager DayBusiness
November 7Notary Public DayLegal Studies
November 10International Accounting DayBusiness
November 14Operating Room Nurse DayNursing
November 25National Entrepreneur DayBusiness
November 28Systems Engineer DayTechnology
November 28 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)Small Business SaturdayBusiness

December

DateHolidayCareer Pathway
National Write a Business Plan MonthBusiness
December 12National Salesperson DayBusiness