When is Education Support Professionals Day in 2026?

In 2026, Education Support Professionals Day is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

When is Education Support Professionals Day in 2027?

In 2027, Education Support Professionals Day is Wednesday, November 17, 2027.

Who does Education Support Professionals Day honor?

Education Support Professionals Day honors paraeducators, bus drivers and school support staff. It comes around every year: Wednesday of American Education Week.

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Education Support Professionals Day

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Honors paraeducators, bus drivers and school support staff. Every year: Wednesday of American Education Week.

Storybook illustration for Education Support Professionals Day

Make an illustrated story about their work, starring your family, and send it on the day.

Make a story about a bus driver

Ways to celebrate with your kids

1
Write a note telling a teacher one thing you learned from them.
2
Draw your favorite moment at school and bring it in.
3
Read a story about what teachers do after the bell rings.

Thank-you wall

Leave a note for paraeducators, bus drivers and school support staff. Notes are public, so anyone can read them.

No notes yet. Be the first to say thank you.

Story ideas for this work

Bus Driver

Questions

When is Education Support Professionals Day in 2026?: In 2026, Education Support Professionals Day is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
When is Education Support Professionals Day in 2027?: In 2027, Education Support Professionals Day is Wednesday, November 17, 2027.
Who does Education Support Professionals Day honor?: Education Support Professionals Day honors paraeducators, bus drivers and school support staff. It comes around every year: Wednesday of American Education Week.

Most of these days are set by professional associations, not by law. Dates follow each organizer's usual rule, and a few move in some years, so check with the organizer before planning something big.