National Single Parent Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026
The Rise of Support Networks. Early support systems emerged to combat this isolation. In 1957, Jim Egleson and Jacqueline Bernard founded. Parents Without Partnersin a New York City church basement. The organization provided a space where separated, divorced, widowed, and never-married parents could exchange child-rearing techniques and build friendships free from judgment.As the demographic continued to expand into the 1980s, the push for formal recognition gained momentum. In 1984,Janice Moglenwrote an article expressing the need for a national observance equivalent to. Mother's Dayand. Father's Day. She partnered with Parents Without Partners to launch a petition campaign aimed at securing state and federal acknowledgment
History
The Rise of Support Networks. Early support systems emerged to combat this isolation. In 1957, Jim Egleson and Jacqueline Bernard founded. Parents Without Partnersin a New York City church basement. The organization provided a space where separated, divorced, widowed, and never-married parents could exchange child-rearing techniques and build friendships free from judgment.As the demographic continued to expand into the 1980s, the push for formal recognition gained momentum. In 1984,Janice Moglenwrote an article expressing the need for a national observance equivalent to. Mother's Dayand. Father's Day. She partnered with Parents Without Partners to launch a petition campaign aimed at securing state and federal acknowledgment
How It's Celebrated
National Single Parent Day 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.