National Day of Prayer in United States - 2024
02 May 2024, 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.
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96 Hours
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5,760 Minutes
When is National Day of Prayer in United States 2024?
02 May 2024, 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. 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. The Alliance Defense Fund provided the defense for observance of the National Day of Prayer.
| 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 (2024) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 02 May, Thursday | National Day of Prayer | Observance |