Pow Mia Recognition Day 2025. National pow/mia recognition day is observed for the first time when congress and the president pass a resolution to make it official after the families of 2,500 vietnam war. National pow/mia recognition day is held each year on the third friday of september.

National pow/mia recognition day is an annual observance in the united states dedicated to honoring and remembering the sacrifices of american service members The official website of the defense pow/mia accounting.