National Missing Children's Day observed on May 25

Exam-focused facts from the 29 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

National Missing Children's Day is observed every year on May 25.
The day traces back to the disappearance of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy, in New York City on May 25, 1979.
President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Missing Children Day on May 25, 1983, in memory of Etan Patz.
The observance focuses on missing children, child safety, and the families who continue to wait for answers.
The day recognises the work of law enforcement, advocates, social service professionals, and community members.