National Intern Day – July 30, 2026

Expected National Intern Day Deals

As a Recognition holiday, National Intern Day focuses on appreciation rather than commercial deals. Many companies, like Microsoft and Google, often host internal events, networking sessions, and professional development workshops for their interns. Organizations such as the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) promote best practices for internship programs, encouraging employers to offer competitive pay and valuable learning experiences. Look for firms like Deloitte and EY to highlight their intern success stories and offer mentorship opportunities. Tech companies like Meta and Apple frequently use this day to showcase their commitment to nurturing emerging talent. We will update this page with confirmed live appreciation programs as July 2027 approaches.

History of National Intern Day

National Intern Day is a holiday created by WayUp. The day is dedicated to recognizing, acknowledging the efforts of, and celebrating the future leaders of the world. WayUp held its first National Intern Day celebrations in 2017 to bring into the limelight the challenges and inequalities that entry-level candidates and interns regularly face in the workforce. WayUp also aims to create awareness of how internships are absolutely essential for acquiring valuable experience and exposure. People often tend to dismiss internships as ornamentation on resumes but they are a real opportunity to create a difference in the workforce for years to come. 

While the pressure is always on young people to find suitable internships, there needs to be a change in how interns are treated when they are finally hired. Research and millions of data points show that the biggest change that an employer can make is to start paying interns, and a sustainable amount at that. Paid internships don’t just make the workplace more equal but encourage interns to perform their roles to the best of their potential. Paid opportunities also allow those from weaker financial backgrounds and minorities to explore more diverse career options. National Intern Day was started to help companies see how investing in a diverse internship program can be an investment in the future of their company. Since 2017, WayUp has helped thousands of employers across the country celebrate their interns and recognize their contribution to the growth of the company. On this day, WayUp’s coveted 100 Top Internship Programs List showcases the employers who have gone above and beyond for their interns. Today’s interns are tomorrow’s leaders and how the company treats them makes a direct impact on the American workforce.