National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 6–8, 2024, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans to observe the anniversary through prayer, memorial services, candlelight vigils, and other commemorative activities, and invites international participation.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 73249

Record & deadlines

Sep 5, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 10, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 73249
Federal Register PDF
Sep 6, 2024
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

Proclaim September 6, 2024 through September 8, 2024 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
Ask that people honor victims with prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visits, bells, candlelight vigils, and other activities
Invite people around the world to join
Call on citizens to give thanks for freedoms and blessings
Invite all people of faith to join in asking for God's guidance, mercy, and protection

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation effective upon signing
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance declared for September 6-8, 2024

Near term (90d)

Commemorative observances on September 6-8, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None substantive; purely commemorative with no enforcement mechanism
Vague 'ask' and 'invite' language carries no binding obligation