Awareness & Action Calendar / Military Families
All Month
Month of the Military Child
Highlight the children and spouses who carry the weight of military service — the sacrifices made at home are part of the same story as the sacrifices made in uniform.
Military Families
Related
Other Observances Like This One
September 20, 2026
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
Honors mothers and families who have lost a child in military service.
April 5
Gold Star Spouses Day
Honors surviving spouses of service members who died while serving.
May 8, 2026
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Recognizes the spouses who support service members through deployments, relocations, and reintegration.
October 26
National Day of the Deployed
Recognizes service members currently deployed and the families supporting them at home.