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National Boss Day is
October 16 each year.
When the holiday falls
on a weekend, it is
generally celebrated on
the working day closest
to October 16.
National Boss Day
offers employees an
opportunity to recognize
those in supervisory
positions. Popular ways
to say "thanks" include
cards, a lunch in the
boss's honor, flowers,
or gift certificates.
National Boss Day was
started in 1958 when
Patricia Bays Haroski,
then an employee at
State Farm Insurance
Company in Deerfield,
Ill., registered the
holiday with the Chamber
of Commerce of the
United States. She
designated October 16 as
the special day because
it was her father's
birthday. Ms. Haroski's
purpose was to designate
a day to show
appreciation for her
boss and other bosses.
She also hoped to
improve the relationship
between employees and
supervisors. She
believed young employees
often do not realize the
challenges bosses face
in running a business.
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