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Day: May 9, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes: Celebrating United Nations Public Service Day

The United Nations Public Service Day is an essential commemoration to acknowledge government employees’ worldwide public service work. Healthcare workers and teachers, along with first responders and sanitation staff, operate as the fundamental foundation of society. These public servants maintain essential public services that would otherwise fail to operate effectively.

People refer to this day by different names, including UN Public Service Day, International Public Service Day, and Public Service Appreciation Day, but they all share one main purpose: to honor all those who serve others.

The following blog explains the origins of Public Service Day, different ways to celebrate it, together with gift suggestions and methods to maintain its spirit throughout the entire year.

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