When Is National Nurses Day 2024. National nurses week begins each year on may 6th and ends on may 12th, florence nightingale's birthday. The practice of nursing has been in existence since ancient times but it was the legendary florence nightingale who promoted the formal nursing profession as we know it today and to.

Celebrated annually on may 6th since 1982, national nurses day not only celebrates nurses but also raises awareness about the importance of their contributions to society. National nurses day for the year 2024 is celebrated/ observed on monday, may 6th.