Sunshine Week

Logo for Sunshine Week, March 15-21, 2026, featuring a stylized Capitol building and a sun behind it with rays.

About Sunshine Week

This annual occasion championing transparency and the public's right to access government information. It is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.

Since 2020, the Loeb School and the New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC) have collaborated to offer free events, educational resources, and media materials provided by the Society of Professional Journalists to commemorate this important week.

Learn more at our national partners’ website.