Boss's Day is focused on helping celebrate our bosses and leaders and is focused on making those deserving bosses feel the love and appreciation from their employees. Boss's Day celebration is mainly marked across the United States and has often been described as a Hallmark holiday. There are mixed reactions to the celebration of Boss’s Day, its importance and whether it is even needed.

However, many people also see it as an opportunity to openly thank and appreciate the bosses who stick out for them and ensure they know that they are valued. As we prepare to celebrate Boss’s Day 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Boss’s Day and its importance. Boss Day Funny Memes: Instagram Reels, ‘The Office’ Meme Templates, Viral Videos and Hilarious Jokes That Are Way Too Relatable!

When Is Boss’s Day 2025?

Boss’s Day 2025 will be celebrated on October 16. The annual observance of Boss’s Day was initiated by Patricia Bays Haroski, who registered the holiday of National Boss’s Day with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to honour her father, who was also her boss. The date of Boss’s Day has been marked as October 16 as it marks the birthday of Ms Haroski. It was in 1962 that the Illinois Governor Otto Kerner officially proclaimed the day.

Significance of Boss’s Day

The celebration of Boss’s Day is often met with mixed reviews by people across the country. On the one hand, there are people who feel this celebration is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the good bosses that they have and appreciate them for stepping up, having their back and going out of the way to help them thrive and grow at work. However, many people also cite this celebration as an unwanted holiday which only pressures employees into being appreciative of their bosses and also showers them with gifts.

While the intent of the celebration is immensely sweet and holds meaning, it is a considerate criticism that the commemoration can often be met with more challenges. At the end of the day, the celebration of Boss’s Day should be completely voluntary and should not have any repercussions on everyday work. While it is important for good bosses to feel valued, it should never be the norm to appreciate all your bosses, even if they have done considerable harm to your mental well-being.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 15, 2025 04:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).