Various organizations, community groups, and individuals throughout the U.S. take the
time on the first Saturday of May to commemorate National EOD Day. Some groups
organize prayer services and special events to remember and thank EOD
professionals who risk their lives, or have lost their lives, or were injured
doing their job.
Public Life
National EOD Day is an observance and not a public holiday in the United States.
About National EOD Day
EOD technicians are specially trained to deal with disarming and disposing
high explosive devices and other types of ordnance, including nuclear,
biological and chemical weapons. National EOD Day was created to recognize EOD
professionals and the work they do to protect people from harm.
