National Receptionists’ Day 2026: All You Need to Know
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You only get one chance to make a good first impression and that is the unique job of a receptionist. They are the face of their companies and their professionalism helps everyone get what they need. However, as they are often overworked and underappreciated, National Receptionists’ Day gives us the chance to provide a deserving celebration to these heroes of corporate life. So, we had to ask: What is the most important information you need to know about this year’s National Receptionists’ Day?
👉 Official Name: National Receptionists’ Day
💚 Cause: To give recognition to receptionists and the value they bring to their companies
📅 Next Date: May 13, 2026
🐦 Hashtag: #NationalReceptionistsDay
Keep reading to find out all the important information about National Receptionists’ Day at a glance – its big picture, why it’s important, and how you can get involved. We’ll then share its brief history, three interesting facts about it, its future dates, and how you’ll never miss any important awareness event again.
The Most Important Information About National Receptionists’ Day at a Glance
1️⃣ The big picture: National Receptionists’ Day helps recognize the value of a receptionist’s role. Sometimes called the most important people in the office, they are the first person a customer or client meets when they enter a company or hospitality business. They create an all-important first impression, thus playing a key part in the company’s success. So, this event promotes pride and professionalism among receptionists and engages community support.
2️⃣ Why it is important: There are over 1.2 million receptionists in the US, 90% of them being women, especially in legal and medical offices. Receptionists have countless responsibilities besides welcoming visitors and solving their issues. They also maintain office expenses, manage inventory and security systems, or assist the HR team with recruitment and termination processes. At the same time, they have an average salary of only $30,000 per year and only 0.4% employment growth, making it a tough job with, sometimes, not-on-par rewards.
3️⃣ How you can get involved: If you are an employer, use National Receptionists’ Day to shine a light on your receptionists and celebrate their achievements for your company. As a client or colleague, you can bring a nice gift for when they arrive in the morning – flowers, sweets, wellness gift cards – or you can invite them to lunch. In addition, you can organize appreciation events during lunch break or simply give a heartfelt “thank you” for all the work they provide! It is all about making your receptionist feel appreciated.
A Brief History of National Receptionists’ Day
When was this event established: National Receptionists’ Day was founded in 1991 by Jennifer Alexander, the Director of the National Receptionists Association, to celebrate the role of professional receptionists and help the general public distinguish their skills from that of an administrator or a secretary.
How has it developed since then: Today, National Receptionists’ Day is an international event celebrated in many places around the world including Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, the UK, and other European countries. Each year, this date gets recognized and actively celebrated by diverse businesses worldwide.
3 Interesting Facts About National Receptionists’ Day
- Connected Celebrations: In the last full week of April, there is also an observance for veterinary receptionists, celebrating their important role in the success of veterinary businesses and the health of our pets. This event and National Receptionists’ Day are one week apart, making them good opportunities to celebrate all types of front-desk personnel.
- Fun Competitions: Each year, to complement National Receptionists’ Day, the UK’s Association of Front Office Management organizes a competition for the Best Hotel Receptionist of the Year, and another competition to select the Best Corporate Receptionist of the Year.
- Secure Work Prospects: Receptionists have, for the next 10 years, a less than 1% projected job growth, a metric used to express how many people are employed in a work position for certain periods of time. This means that the receptionist job demand is expected to remain around the same, thus providing a stable and reliable work choice.
Upcoming Dates of National Receptionists’ Day
National Receptionists’ Day is observed every year on the second Wednesday in May.
| Year | Date | Day(s) |
| 2025 | May 14 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | May 13 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | May 12 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May 10 | Wednesday |
Never Miss an Awareness Event Again
Sources
- Morgan McKinley: The importance of a receptionist
- National Today: Receptionist Day – May 14, 2025
- Azon Recruitment Group: Receptionists are the most important people in the office
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook – Receptionists
- Zippia: RECEPTIONIST DEMOGRAPHICS AND STATISTICS IN THE US
- Forbes: Receptionist Job Description Template
- Indeed: Administrative Assistant vs. Receptionist: What’s the Difference?
- Data USA: RECEPTIONISTS & INFORMATION CLERKS
- International Receptionists’ Day: home page
- Days of the Year: National Receptionists Day
- Veterinary Receptionist Week: home page
- Job Outlook: Job Outlook: What It Is and Why It’s Important
- Holiday Insights: Receptionist Day
- National Day: NATIONAL RECEPTIONISTS DAY – Second Wednesday in May
- There Is a Day for That: About National Receptionists Day
