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National Library Workers' Day 2026 in the United States

Librarians across the United States celebrate National Library Workers’ Day (NLWD) on the Tuesday of National Library Week, held in April every year.

Is National Library Workers' Day a Public Holiday?

National Library Workers' Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

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Celebrate National Library Workers’ Day

NLWD activities include schools and community organizations giving stars and other awards to honor library workers, lunches to celebrate librarians, and donations made to libraries.

Public Life

NLWD is an observance and not a public holiday in the United States.

About National Library Workers’ Day

Libraries give millions of Americans the knowledge and information they need to live, learn and work in the 21st century. First celebrated in 2004, National Library Workers' Day recognizes the unique contributions that library workers make to help people find the information they need for learning, working, as well as for recreational purposes.

National Library Workers' Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue Apr 21 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2021 Tue Apr 6 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2022 Tue Apr 12 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2023 Tue Apr 25 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2024 Tue Apr 9 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2025 Tue Apr 8 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2026 Tue Apr 14 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2027 Tue Apr 13 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2028 Tue Apr 11 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2029 Tue Apr 10 National Library Workers' Day Observance
2030 Tue Apr 9 National Library Workers' Day Observance

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