About Grandparents Day
National Grandparents Day in the US was signed into law in 1978 to honor grandparents and the role they play in families. Many people mark it with a visit, a call or a card.
Grandparents Day is on the first Sunday after Labor Day. In 2027 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 36 of the year.
How long until Grandparents Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 343 days until Grandparents Day 2027. That works out to 49 weeks, or about 11 months and 8 days.
If you only count working days, there are 245 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 49 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 343 sleeps, and in hours that is about 8,232.
Grandparents Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 13, 2026 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | September 12, 2027 | Sunday | 343 days |
| 2028 | September 10, 2028 | Sunday | 707 days |
| 2029 | September 9, 2029 | Sunday | 1,071 days |
| 2030 | September 8, 2030 | Sunday | 1,435 days |
| 2031 | September 7, 2031 | Sunday | 1,799 days |
| 2032 | September 12, 2032 | Sunday | 2,170 days |
| 2033 | September 11, 2033 | Sunday | 2,534 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Grandparents Day 2027?
Grandparents Day 2027 is on Sunday, September 12, 2027.
What day of the week is Grandparents Day 2027?
Grandparents Day 2027 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Grandparents Day?
There are 343 days until Grandparents Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Grandparents Day?
Grandparents Day is 49 weeks away, or 49.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Grandparents Day?
There are 49 weekends between now and Grandparents Day.
How many business days until Grandparents Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 245 business days until Grandparents Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Grandparents Day on the same date every year?
No. Grandparents Day is on the first Sunday after Labor Day, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Grandparents Day 2028?
Grandparents Day 2028 is expected on Sunday, September 10, 2028, 707 days from today.