The National Day of Encouragement in the United States was announced in 2007 and occurs each year on September 12.
[1][2] It is a day to uplift and encourage people to make a positive impact in their lives.
[3] The first proclamation for the Day of Encouragement was made by Mayor Belinda LaForce of Searcy, Arkansas on August 22, 2007.
In September Mike Beebe, the Governor of Arkansas, signed a proclamation making September 12, 2007 the "State Day of Encouragement" for Arkansas.
[4] Later, President George W. Bush also signed a message making September 12 the official "National Day of Encouragement.