National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2021

In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed September 10-12, 2021 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, calling on Americans to honor victims through prayer, memorial services, and commemorative activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 50981

Record & deadlines

Sep 9, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 14, 2021FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 50981
Federal Register PDF
Sep 10, 2021
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

Proclaim September 10-12, 2021 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
Ask that people honor victims through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing bells, candlelight vigils
Invite global participation
Invite citizens to give thanks for freedoms and blessings
Join in prayers for spiritual guidance, mercy, and protection

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation effective upon signing
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance declared for September 10-12, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.