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National Library Workers' Day 2024 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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019TueApr 9National Library Workers' DayObservance
2020TueApr 21National Library Workers' DayObservance
2021TueApr 6National Library Workers' DayObservance
2022TueApr 12National Library Workers' DayObservance
2023TueApr 25National Library Workers' DayObservance
2024TueApr 9National Library Workers' DayObservance
2025TueApr 8National Library Workers' DayObservance
2026TueApr 14National Library Workers' DayObservance
2027TueApr 13National Library Workers' DayObservance
2028TueApr 11National Library Workers' DayObservance
2029TueApr 10National Library Workers' DayObservance

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