Administrative Professionals Day in the United States

Date: Administrative Professionals Day is observed on the Wednesday of the last full week in April.

History: The day was created in 1952 as "National Secretaries Day" by the National Secretaries Association (now known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals, or IAAP) to recognize the hard work and dedication of secretarial staff. The name was later changed to reflect a wider range of administrative roles beyond secretaries.

Traditions: On Administrative Professionals Day, employers and supervisors honor their administrative staff with various forms of appreciation. This can include:

• Taking them out for lunch
• Giving flowers, cards, or gifts
• Providing professional development opportunities
• Public acknowledgments in the workplace

Activities: Businesses often celebrate by organizing events like:

• Office gatherings or parties
• Award ceremonies to recognize outstanding administrative professionals
• Educational seminars or workshops focused on skill enhancement

The day serves as a reminder of the valuable contributions that administrative professionals make to organizations and businesses all year round.