National Working Daughters Day
National Working Daughters Day honors the millions of women who provide unpaid care to aging or ill parents and family members while often balancing careers and their own families.
Quick Facts
When is it?: Third Tuesday in November
Tagged as: Caregivers Appreciation Day
What’s the hashtag?: #WorkingDaughtersDay
When was it founded?: 2020
Who founded it?: Inspired by Liz O’Donnell’s book “Working Daughter”
History
The day was established to recognize the estimated 54 million unpaid eldercare providers in the United States, with women forming the majority. These caregivers often make substantial personal and financial sacrifices, with many having to reduce work hours or leave their careers entirely to provide care.
Timeline
- 2020: First National Working Daughters Day established
- 2023: Massachusetts officially proclaimed November 21 as Working Daughters Day
- 2024: Growing recognition and celebration across the United States
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November | 19 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | November | 18 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | November | 17 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | November | 16 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | November | 21 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | November | 20 | Tuesday |
Observed
The day coincides with National Family Caregivers Month, highlighting the dedication of women who sacrifice their time, careers, and personal lives to care for aging family members.
Fun Facts About Working Daughters
- Women caregivers lose an average of $324,044 in compensation due to caregiving
- Over 50 million Americans provide unpaid care to aging loved ones
- Most working daughters balance caregiving with full-time employment
Quiz
- What month is National Working Daughters Day celebrated in?
- How many unpaid eldercare providers are there in the United States?
- In what year was the day established?
-(Answers: November; 54 million; 2020)
FAQs
Q: Why was this day created?
A: To recognize women who provide unpaid care to aging family members
Q: How is it celebrated?
A: Through workplace recognition, community events, and raising awareness about caregiving challenges
Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone can participate to show support for working daughters
Related
- National Family Caregivers Month
- Take Our Daughters to Work Day
- National Daughters Day
- Women’s History Month