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Observance · United States

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Thursday, 6 May 2027

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About National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer is marked on the first Thursday of May each year in the United States. It’s one of the observances proclaimed by US presidents listed on Wikipedia.

In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028 it’s on Thursday 4 May, and in 2029 on Thursday 3 May. Also in May 2027: Ascension Day (6 May), Eta Aquariid meteor shower (6 May) and Teachers’ Day (Jamaica) (6 May). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

How we work out the date
It’s on the first Thursday of May every year.
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Dates

YearDate
2027Thursday, 6 May
2028Thursday, 4 May
2029Thursday, 3 May
2030Thursday, 2 May
2031Thursday, 1 May
2032Thursday, 6 May
2033Thursday, 5 May
2034Thursday, 4 May
2035Thursday, 3 May
2036Thursday, 1 May

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