National Day of Prayer in United States - 2023
04 May 2023, Thursday
National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year, inviting Americans of all faiths to pray for the country and its leaders.
How many days ago was National Day of Prayer 2023? [Countup]
How many months ago was National Day of Prayer 2023?
11 Months, 16 Days
How many weeks ago was National Day of Prayer 2023?
50 Weeks, 2 Days
How many days ago was National Day of Prayer 2023?
352 Days
How many hours ago was National Day of Prayer 2023?
8,448 Hours
How many minutes ago was National Day of Prayer 2023?
506,880 Minutes
When was National Day of Prayer in United States 2023?
04 May 2023, Thursday
About: National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952 as part of the public reaction to the threats perceived in the Korean War, although earlier days of fasting and prayer had been established by the Second Continental Congress from 1775 until 1783, and by President John Adams in 1798 and 1799. Thomas Jefferson established a day of prayer and thanksgiving, but this occurred while he served as governor of Virginia. The constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer was unsuccessfully challenged in court by the Freedom From Religion Foundation after an appellate court dismissed the case based on standing without ruling on the day's legality.
| Observed by | United States |
|---|---|
| Date | in |
| last year date | May (. May last year) |
| date | May (. May) |
| next year date | May (. May next year) |
| +2 years date | May (. May +2 years) |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Day of Prayer |
| Wikidata description | annual day of observance in the United States |
| Wikidata id | Q6972140 |
| Wikidata label | National Day of Prayer |
| Wikidata aliases | Array |
National Day of Prayer (2023) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 04 May, Thursday | National Day of Prayer | Observance |