Military Spouse Day, 2026

Proclamation 11027 of May 7, 2026

Military Spouse Day, 2026

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As we celebrate 250 glorious years of American freedom,
we are reminded that this tremendous milestone is only
possible thanks to our Armed Forces who, since the dawn
of our Republic, pledged to defend our freedom no
matter the cost. Generation after generation, the
gravity of this sacred commitment has been shared by
their selfless spouses. On Military Spouse Day, we
honor the incredible women and men who serve this
Nation.

Military spouses are vital to our national defense.
Their unwavering support of the home front enables our
service members to protect our homeland and defend our
liberty. Every day, they balance the unique demands and
disruption of a life of service with an uncommon
resilience forged by frequent moves, lengthy
deployments, and family separation. In spite of the
challenges, military spouses persevere not simply
because they love their spouses but because they
believe in the promise of America.

When duty calls, our military never fails to answer--
and we must never fail to support and equip those who
stand faithfully beside our warfighters. During my
first term, we fulfilled our pledge to improve
employment policies for military spouses through
expanded opportunities within the Federal Government,
enhanced remote and flexible job options, and increased
licensure portability. We made great progress, but more
work is needed in employment, quality housing,
affordable childcare, accessible healthcare, and
education. As President, I remain committed to ensuring
that our Armed Forces remain the strongest fighting
force on Earth--and that our military spouses and
families receive the support, care, and opportunities
they deserve.

The spouses of our service members share with their
loved ones a noble but demanding calling. In times of
peace and in the crucible of conflict, they rise to
meet every challenge and bear the pressures and
sacrifices with relentless grace and fortitude. Today,
the First Lady and I join a grateful Nation in saluting
these patriots and heroes. May God bless our Armed
Forces, our military spouses, and their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2026, as
Military Spouse Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.