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Many families in the

United States observe

National Grandparents Day

on the first Sunday of September

after Labor Day. This day

honors grandparents.

Is National Grandparents Day a Public Holiday?

National Grandparents Day is not a public holiday. It falls on niedziela 8 wrzesien 2019 and most businesses follow regular niedziela opening hours in the United States.

History

In the United States, Marian McQuade has been recognized nationally by the United States Senate – in particular by Senators Jennings Randolph and Robert Byrd – and by President Jimmy Carter, as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade made it her goal to educate the youth in the community about the important contributions seniors have made throughout history. She also urged the youth to "adopt" a grandparent, not just for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime. Co-founder Cynthia Bennett, who worked for Marian's husband, contributed by writing letters of verification.

Grandparents Day