NP Week

National Nurse Practitioner Week

National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated barriers to practice so nurse practitioners (NPs) will be allowed to practice to the full extent of their experience and education.

NP Week 2026 will be held November 8-14, 2026.

The NP role needs you! This special week offers numerous opportunities to bring recognition to the NP role and increase awareness of the exceptional care that NPs provide. The NP Week Proclamation is available, and a resource guide to assist you in the annual celebration. The resource guide includes information such as a sample news release, talking points, an NP fact sheet, community activities, a media interview guide, posters and guidelines for writing a letter to the editor. Mark your calendars to celebrate November 8-14, 2026.

View the 2026 NP Week Resource Guide

Download the 2026 NP Week Proclamation

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Proclamation Instructions

2026 NP Week Proclamation Map

Each state’s efforts to secure an NP Week proclamation are highlighted on AANP’s annual NP Week Proclamation Map. In 2026, states that receive proclamations signed by any elected official will be filled with an image of the proclamation itself. Congratulations to NPs in Delaware for submitting the first proclamation of 2026, signed by Governor Matt Meyer!