Summer Brings Several Employee Recognition Opportunities
Plan now to recognize the people who keep cities going with KLC’s Employee Appreciation Calendar and sample proclamations. These tools are ready-made and easy to use to spotlight employees and promote awareness of important issues. To make recognition even easier, KLC provides sample city proclamations that may be used or adapted for municipal employee celebrations and other observances throughout the year.
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2026 Employee Recognition Calendar
This summer, there are several city-related opportunities for recognition and education — from municipal employee appreciation opportunities to health, safety, cultural, and community observances.
June: National Safety Month
June: Pride Month
June-July 4: National Fireworks Safety Month
June 5: World Environment Day
June 7: National Cancer Survivors Day
June 15-21: Waste & Recycling Workers Day/Week
June 17: Flag Day
June 19: Juneteenth
July: National Recreation & Parks Month
July 17: Parks & Recreation Professionals Day
July 26: National Disability Independence Day
August: National Civility Month
Aug. 21: National Senior Citizens Day
Aug. 26: Women’s Equality Day
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