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National Adoption WeekWeekOct 19 to 25

Monday, October 19, 2026

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In 1976, Adoption. Awareness Week. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange initiated the first Adoption Awareness Week in the US

History

Adoption Awareness Week. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange initiated the first Adoption Awareness Week in the US

How It's Celebrated

National Adoption WeekWeekOct 19 to 25 is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Tue
19 Oct
2022 Wed
19 Oct
2023 Thu
19 Oct
2024 Sat
19 Oct
2025 Sun
19 Oct
2026 Mon
10/19
2027 Tue
19 Oct
2028 Thu
19 Oct
2029 Fri
19 Oct

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