On May 12 each year, the global nursing community celebrates International Nurses Day (IND), marking the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) leads the commemoration by publishing resources and evidence that highlight the profession’s critical role. This post provides the ICN IND 2026 report and a link to the ICN’s mission and strategic plan.

International Nurses Day

IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.

ICN IND 2026 report

Source: ICN mission and strategic plan