National Adoption Day
Observed
the Saturday before Thanksgiving (since 2000)
Dates
Founded by
Alliance for Children's Rights in 2000
Children's Action Network in 2000
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption in 2000
Freddie Mac Foundation in 2000
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Sources
National Adoption Day is observed next on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. It has been observed the Saturday before Thanksgiving since 2000.