National EMS Week
Also known as
Emergency Medical Services Week
EMS Week
Observed
annually for 7 days starting on November 3rd (1974 and 1975)
the first full week of November (1976 and 1977)
the third full week of May (since 1992)
Dates
May 19th, 2024 to May 25th, 2024
May 18th, 2025 to May 24th, 2025
May 17th, 2026 to May 23rd, 2026
May 16th, 2027 to May 22nd, 2027
May 21st, 2028 to May 27th, 2028
Founded by
President Gerald R. Ford on November 5th, 1974
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National EMS Week, also known as Emergency Medical Services Week and EMS Week, is observed next on Sunday, May 16th, 2027. It was observed annually for 7 days starting on November 3rd from 1974 until 1975. It was observed the first full week of November from 1976 until 1977. It has been observed the third full week of May since 1992.


