APWA Invites Communities to Celebrate National Public Works Week, May 17–23, 2026
Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) and its more than 30,000 members invite communities across North America to celebrate the vital role public works plays in everyday life during National Public Works Week (NPWW). KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In 2026, NPWW will happen May 17–23, recognizing the dedicated professionals who plan, design, build, manage, and maintain the infrastructure that supports a high quality of life for millions of families across the United States and Canada. Observed annually during the third week of May, NPWW began in 1960 as a public education initiative by APWA and was formally proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, highlighting the essential contributions of public works to strong, thriving communities. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities...