National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving - Montserrat

National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, also referred to as National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving, is observed annually on the second Wednesday of July in Montserrat.

The observance commemorates the 1995 eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano, honoring those who lost their lives while reflecting on the island's resilience and recovery.

The day encourages prayer, reflection, and thanksgiving, and is marked through church services, community gatherings, and remembrance activities across the island.

The observance was officially designated as an annual public holiday under Act No. 13 of 2024, replacing the previous fixed-date observance.ation.
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