GLOBAL CHAPLAINS DAY is being observed on the FIRST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (WEEKEND) IN FEBRUARY each year.  

It is designated as a time to reflect on the work of Chaplains while honoring them for their selfless service.

Global Chaplains Alliance, Inc. hosted the inaugural Global Chaplains Day ceremony on February 1, 2020, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. That first event was a significant success, bringing together chaplains from across the spectrum of service—from agency veterans to Boy Scout Chaplain Aides. You can view highlights from this foundational event and our subsequent weekend celebrations on our Events Page.

When we launched in 2020, Global Chaplains Day was initially observed as a single day of recognition on the first Saturday of February. However, by popular demand, we expanded the celebration in 2023 to encompass the entire first weekend of February. This change now allows for a full Saturday and Sunday of activities, providing a greater opportunity to honor the vital work and selfless service of chaplains worldwide.

Chaplains are found in institutions such as Hospitals, Hospices, Law Enforcement Agencies, Military Units, Fire Agencies, Schools, Prisons, Corporations, The United States Senate, The United States House of Representatives, and in our communities.  They play a vital role in supporting, ministering and bringing hope to people in dire situations.