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OPM Marks Public Service Recognition Week

WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today recognized Public Service Recognition Week, honoring the federal employees who serve the American people every day and highlighting the critical role public servants play in delivering results for taxpayers.

Observed annually during the first full week of May, Public Service Recognition Week celebrates the dedication, professionalism, and impact of public servants across the federal government and at all levels of public service. This recognition also comes as OPM continues its work to strengthen the federal workforce through modern hiring, performance management, and workforce development initiatives.

“Public Service Recognition Week is a chance to thank the people who keep government running and deliver results for the American people every day,” OPM Director Scott Kupor said. “Federal employees take on some of the most important challenges in the country, from protecting our national security to improving how government serves citizens. Their work matters, and this week is about recognizing the impact they make.”

Public Service Recognition Week was first established in 1985 to honor the contributions of public servants and encourage the next generation to consider careers in public service.

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