Pow Mia Recognition Day 2024 Date. National pow/mia recognition day the defense department remembers and honors those americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. National pow mia recognition day takes place on the third friday in september each year.

When is national pow mia recognition day? During national pow/mia recognition day, we recognize the absolute bravery of our nation’s service members who are missing and unaccounted for, and we recommit to bringing them home.