National Day of Reason
May 1, Thursday
National Day of Reason is celebrated in the United States on the first Thursday in May, as an alternative to the National Day of Prayer. This day is designed to promote reason, science, and secular values in public and political life.National Day of Reason emphasizes that society can move forward based on facts, rational analysis, and ethical principles. It also reminds us of the importance of protecting the secular nature of the state in the context of diverse religious and non-religious views.
This holiday promotes respect for all citizens, believers and non-believers, uniting them in the pursuit of the common good through reasonable and thoughtful behavior.