Bring Your Bible To School Day

Bring Your Bible to School Day takes place on the first Thursday of October in the United States and is an important event for students who wish to express their faith. The day promotes religious freedom and expression, encouraging students to celebrate the role of faith in daily life. On this day, various activities are organized for Christian students to participate in together.

History

Bring Your Bible to School Day was established in 2014 by Focus on the Family, a U.S.-based Christian organization. The holiday began in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1962–1963 decisions that banned mandatory Bible reading in public schools. In its first year, 8,000 students participated, and that number quickly grew to 40,000 in the following years. Today, students are allowed to bring a Bible to school and read it during lunch or free periods, but not during class. Throughout the day, students gather to discuss events, share their beliefs, and spread information about their faith.

Interesting Facts

• The Bible is the most published book in the world, with 32 million copies printed every year.
• The Old Testament contains many prophecies that believers say continue to come true.
• The Bible is among the most frequently stolen books from bookstores and libraries.
• Throughout history, there have been many laws banning the Bible, and in ancient times, possessing a Bible could result in execution.
• There are real-life cases where the Bible physically saved lives by stopping bullets.

How to Take Part

Share your favorite Bible verses with friends and listen to theirs. Demonstrate that it is possible—and important—to talk about religion without fear of judgment. Join in on this special day to celebrate both faith and the right to religious freedom.

When is Bring Your Bible to School Day in 2025?

Bring Your Bible to School Day is observed on the first Thursday in October each year.

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