National Prayer Day
National Prayer Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
October 18, 2026
Sunday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
National Prayer Day Dates
Countries That Observe National Prayer Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About National Prayer Day
National Prayer Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is National Prayer Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is National Prayer Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe National Prayer Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.