Before there was an Administrative Professionals Day, there was a National Secretaries Day, created in 1952. We’ve come a long way since then, and so have the job and celebration.
This national day of recognition, which falls on April 23 this year, has evolved to reflect changing administrative titles and responsibilities in the modern workforce. While its moniker has changed, the purpose of Administrative Professionals Day remains the same: to celebrate highlight the many contributions of devoted and valued administrative professionals.
In today’s workplace, which includes a mix of remote, hybrid and in-office employees, recognizing the efforts of your support staff is more important than ever. Administrative professionals have proved instrumental to the teams they support, tackling new challenges and exhibiting grace under pressure while helping employees stay connected, engaged and productive.
Every year, Administrative Professionals Day falls on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. Mark these dates on your calendar:
2025: April 23
2026: April 22
2027: April 21
Many companies go beyond a single day to celebrate a full Administrative Professionals Week—and considering the amount of work these valuable colleagues do, it’s no wonder both managers and employees alike feel they merit special recognition.
The value of administrative professionals
Administrative roles are incredibly diverse—and they continue to evolve, with these professionals often going above and beyond their regular duties.
Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the teams they support and the organization at large, and their work should not go unnoticed. And given the important role many administrative staff play in contributing to today’s rapidly changing business environment, they deserve their time in the spotlight more than ever.
