Gospel Day in Tuvalu commemorates the arrival of Christianity to the islands through the work of Samoan and British missionaries in the mid-19th century, which played a major role in shaping Tuvalu's spiritual, social, and cultural identity.

When is Gospel Day?

Gospel Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday in July.

The following is the list of Gospel Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Gospel Day?

Gospel Day in Tuvalu is rooted in the missionary history of the Pacific Islands and reflects Tuvalu's deep Christian heritage.

During the 19th century, Christian missionary societies, especially the London Missionary Society (LMS), were actively spreading the gospel across the South Pacific. The LMS, based in London, trained Samoan, Tongan, and Cook Islands missionaries to carry Christianity to other islands in the region.

These missionaries became the key agents of religious and cultural change, often arriving before European settlers.

Christianity was introduced to Tuvalu (then part of the Ellice Islands) around 1861, beginning on the atoll of Nukulaelae. The first missionaries were Samoan converts sent by the LMS. They brought Christian teachings, hymns, literacy, and the concept of a Sunday Sabbath.

Over the next few decades, churches were established on each of the nine inhabited islands, and Christian worship became central to daily life.

The gospel brought literacy, as missionaries taught locals to read using the Bible and prayer books in the Tuvaluan language. Traditional beliefs were gradually replaced or integrated into Christian practices.

The church became a pillar of community life, and it still plays a key role in education, leadership, and national identity today.