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When is General Prayer Day 2026?
General Prayer Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, May 1, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, across 3 countries.
See May 1 on the world mapGeneral Prayer Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇴 Faroe IslandsDýri biðidagur | May 1Friday |
| 🇬🇱 GreenlandTussiarfik | May 1Friday |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | June 30Tuesday |
Questions about General Prayer Day
- When is General Prayer Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 1 and June 30. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate General Prayer Day?
- General Prayer Day is marked in 3 countries: Central African Republic, Faroe Islands and Greenland.
- Is General Prayer Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Central African Republic, Faroe Islands and Greenland. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Labor Day April 30
- Constitution Day January 7
- May Day May 1
- Victory Day January 2
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Children's Day January 6
- Liberation Day January 1
- King's Birthday April 20
- International Workers' Day May 1