Purple Up! Day

During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! During the Month of the Military Child. On April 15th, some of the military's most unsung heroes – their children – are recognized on their children. People are encouraged to wear purple on the day to represent all branches of the military and showing unity with each other.

Military children are integral in their classrooms, youth groups, and communities around the world. We let them know we support them in all areas of the military – Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Space Force – when they wear purple in their honor. Whether they are a member of the military family for a short time or their entire childhood, the military child needs to know that they have the help of their families.

How to celebrate #purpleupday

Wear purple to show your love for military children
Schools and military installations also host events to honor military children's sacrifices
Local businesses and organizations also celebrate throughout the month of April, especially when the 15th lands on a weekend
Consider some of these activities for your school or organization.
Former and current military service members are encouraged to post photos of their children
To a purple frame, change your social media profile to a purple one
Recognize military children during activities
On a school, group, or club website, feature a military child
You may invite a military parent or child to speak at your school, company, or group

P! day is a special occasion in purple.

The Purple Up! for Military Kids was initiated by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Military Youth and Family Program in 2011. As a way to honor military children from all branches of the military, they selected April 15th during the Month of the Military Child. Purple unified the colors of each branch of the military as one. Since then, other businesses and communities have spread the word, giving the holiday a buzz.