Pastor Appreciation Day
For the shepherds who never clock out.
When is Pastor Appreciation Day?
Every second Sunday of October.
National
- US
What is Pastor Appreciation Day?
Pastor Appreciation Day honors the clergy whose work rarely fits into a 9-to-5 schedule — preparing sermons, sitting with families in crisis, leading weddings and funerals, and carrying the spiritual weight of their congregations. Established in 1992 as Clergy Appreciation Day and championed by Focus on the Family, the day is celebrated on the second Sunday of October as part of Pastor Appreciation Month. Congregations mark the occasion with notes, gifts, surprise sermons, or simply covering a Sunday service so their pastor can rest.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #PastorAppreciationDay
- #ClergyAppreciationDay
- #PastorAppreciationMonth
- #ThankAPastor
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