National Intern Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and appreciating the hard work, dedication, and fresh perspectives that interns bring to the workplace. Established in 2017 by WayUp, this holiday recognizes interns as the future leaders of the world and encourages companies to create meaningful and equitable internship experiences.

Quick Facts

• When is it?: The last Thursday of July every year. In 2024, it falls on July 25.
• Tagged as: Career Development, Workforce Appreciation.
• What’s the hashtag?: #NationalInternDay
• When was it founded?: 2017
• Who founded it?: WayUp, a platform for early-career professionals.

History of National Intern Day

National Intern Day was created to address the often-overlooked contributions of interns in various industries. WayUp launched the initiative to not only celebrate interns but also to highlight their importance in shaping the future workforce. Over time, this day has become a platform for encouraging fair treatment, diversity, and meaningful learning opportunities for interns. It also coincides with the release of WayUp’s annual list of the Top 100 Internship Programs.

Timeline

• 2017: National Intern Day is established by WayUp.
• 2021: WayUp merges with Yello, expanding its reach.
• 2023: Virtual celebrations gain traction post-pandemic.
• 2024: Companies across industries plan large-scale events to honor interns.

Dates by Next Year

Year	Month and Date	Day
2024	July 25	Thursday
2025	July 31	Thursday
2026	July 30	Thursday
2027	July 29	Thursday
2028	July 27	Thursday

Observed

National Intern Day is celebrated across industries with activities such as:

• Hosting recognition events or awards for interns.
• Social media shoutouts using #NationalInternDay.
• Organizing mentorship programs and career workshops.
• Providing tokens of appreciation like gift cards or certificates.

Fun Facts About National Intern Day

• The day is often used to announce the “Top Intern of the Year” awards.
• Many companies use this occasion to showcase their internship programs and attract future talent.
• It promotes discussions around fair compensation and ethical internship practices.

Quiz

1. When is National Intern Day celebrated?
2. Who founded National Intern Day?
3. What is the official hashtag for this day?
4. In which year was National Intern Day first celebrated?

(Answers: 1. Last Thursday of July; 2. WayUp; 3. #NationalInternDay; 4. 2017)

FAQs

1. Why is National Intern Day important?
   It highlights the contributions of interns and encourages companies to provide meaningful learning experiences.
2. How can companies celebrate this day?
   By recognizing their interns through events, awards, or social media campaigns.
3. Is there an official award associated with this day?
   Yes, WayUp announces its annual Top 100 Internship Programs list on this day.

Related

• International Youth Day
• Career Development Month
• Employee Appreciation Day
• World Youth Skills Day