NATIONAL DAY OF REASON
National Day of Reason is observed each year on the first Thursday in the month of May. National Day of Reason originated in 2003 in response to the perceived unconstitutional National Day of Prayer. “According to the organizers of the National Day of Reason, the National Day of Prayer, “violates the First Amendment of The United States Constitution because it asks federal, state and local government entities to set aside tax dollar supported time and space to engage in religious ceremonies.”
HOW TO OBSERVE
There are several organizations that hold celebrations, food drives and blood donations in honor of National Day of Reason. Share your celebration ideas using #NationalDayofReason.
HISTORY
The National Day of Reason was created in 2003 by the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists. For more information visit nationaldayofreason.org.
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DATES
May 2, 2019
May 7, 2020
May 6, 2021
May 5, 2022
May 4, 2023
May 2, 2024
May 1, 2025
May 7, 2026
May 6, 2027
May 4, 2028
May 3, 2029
