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About 50 years ago, Congress called for a national day of fasting and prayer. Now, President Trump has announced a similar nationwide observance. On February 5, 2026, during the 74th National Prayer Breakfast, he revealed plans for a large public gathering on the National Mall called the “National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving,” set for May 17, 2026. He invited Americans from all over the country to participate, describing it as an opportunity to rededicate the nation as “one nation under God.”
The chosen date carries historical significance. On May 17, 1776, prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress had already declared a national day of fasting and prayer. Alongside the announcement, Trump also introduced new Department of Education guidance aimed at safeguarding the rights of students and teachers to engage in prayer within public schools.
Supporters view the initiative as a meaningful spiritual renewal for the country, while critics argue it raises concerns about the separation of church and state.