When Is Teacher Appreciation Week?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May. In 2027 it is the week of May 3 – May 7 (the National PTA lists it as May 2–8, 2027).
| Year | Teacher Appreciation Week | National Teacher Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 4 – May 8, 2026 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Confirmed (NEA) |
| 2027 | May 3 – May 7, 2027 | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Confirmed (National PTA) |
| 2028 | May 1 – May 5, 2028 | Tuesday, May 2, 2028 | Expected |
| 2029 | May 7 – May 11, 2029 | Tuesday, May 8, 2029 | Expected |
| 2030 | May 6 – May 10, 2030 | Tuesday, May 7, 2030 | Expected |
Sources: NEA and National PTA. Years marked “Expected” follow the first-full-week-of-May rule; check those sites closer to the time.
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Questions
When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2027?
The week of May 3 – May 7, 2027. The National PTA lists it as May 2–8, 2027.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2026?
May 4 – May 8, 2026, according to the NEA. National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
How is the date decided?
Teacher Appreciation Week is held in the first full week of May, and National Teacher Day is the Tuesday of that week.