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Refired Not Retired Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Refired Not Retired Day is observed on March 1 every year. The day was established to turn the narrative of a boring retirement plan around. Phyllis May founded this day after an unplanned early retirement when she was 55 years old.

History

Phyllis served as an educator for 34 years and took retirement at the age of 55. She did not have a solid retirement plan. her husband had left her, and her daughter was off to college.

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Refired Not Retired Day was initiated to honor her adventurous post-retirement years, and encourage other retirees to take the opportunity to live those years to the fullest.

Dates

YearDateDay
2024March 1Friday
2025March 1Saturday
2026March 1Sunday
2027March 1Monday
2028March 1Wednesday

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FAQs

When is Refired Not Retired Day held?

March 1.

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