National Prayer Day in Zambia is officially called the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. This solemn occasion invites Zambians to reflect, seek divine guidance, and promote unity and moral renewal as a nation.

When is National Prayer Day?

National Prayer Day is a holiday observed annually on October 18th.

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

The History of National Prayer Day?

National Prayer Day is a day for spiritual reflection and collective repentance, rooted in Zambia's Christian identity.

The holiday was proclaimed in 2015 by President Edgar Lungu. It was introduced during a time of economic hardship and political tension, as the president called for divine intervention and national repentance.

The initiative was framed within Zambia's constitutional declaration as a "Christian nation".

On October 18, 2015, the first official observance took place, followed by a parliamentary motion that made it an annual public holiday. October 18 was chosen as a symbolic and neutral date that did not coincide with major national or religious holidays.