Mark your calendars! October 4-10, 2026 is National 4-H Week! This year, we’ll come together as a system to recognize National 4-H Week and the Beyond Ready initiative on two celebratory days.
Day 1: Go Green
Monday, October 5, 2026
On Monday of National 4-H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4-H state spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, professionals, volunteers, alumni & supporters across the country to celebrate their 4-H program being Beyond Ready. Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint – anything green goes. Let’s paint the nation GREEN, on Monday, October 5th!
Share your Go Green moment with local Extension staff and tag National 4-H, your State 4-H program, and use #4HBeyondReady#National4HWeek
Day 2: Thankful Thursday
Thursday, October 8, 2026
On Thursday of National 4-H Week, help us shine a light on all the good that 4-H does! A day to recognize all 4-H’ers who are doing good and making positive impact by helping their communities and beyond.
Share your own story or celebrate someone who is making a difference – another 4-H’er, volunteer or educator. Send a message to let them know and say Thank You. We want to know who is making a difference, on Thursday, October 8th, use #4HBeyondReady
“Beyond Ready” — celebrating how 4-H equips young people with the skills they need for a changing world.