| Holiday Name: | National Day of Encouragement |
| Date: | September 12 |
| Mdy: | yes |
| Scheduling: | same day each year |
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Frequency: | annual |
The National Day of Encouragement in the United States was announced in 2007 and occurs each year on September 12.[1] [2] It is a day to uplift and encourage people to make a positive impact in their lives.[3]
The first proclamation for the Day of Encouragement was made by Mayor Belinda LaForce of Searcy, Arkansas on August 22, 2007. In September Mike Beebe, the Governor of Arkansas, signed a proclamation making September 12, 2007 the "State Day of Encouragement" for Arkansas.[4]
Later, President George W. Bush also signed a message making September 12 the official "National Day of Encouragement."[5]
The Encouragement Foundation is making plans to get more states involved in the National Day of Encouragement in the future.[6]