The enduring tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast, a bipartisan gathering uniting leaders and citizens in prayer for national and global well-being.



Every year, the National Prayer Breakfast takes place to join together leaders, friends, and political parties for one purpose: prayer. On February 5th, 2026, tensions might be raised by recent events, but the emphasis on talking to God is the same, if not all the more requested.

What began in 1953 under the direction of President Dwight Eisenhower has quickly become a growing and spreading event to collectively pray for our nation. These prayers include protection for our President, and other nations and spiritual leaders across the world. While pieces of this event are televised, numerous states across the U.S. also host their own days of prayer throughout the year. According to the npbf, all religions are welcome to embody the spirit and love of reconciliation that Jesus Christ (of Nazareth) displayed over 2,000 years ago.

For the 2026 event, honorary co-chairs Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Roger Marshall led the way. Typically held in Washington, D.C. on the first Thursday in February, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave the keynote address for this year’s encouragement. He was joined by President Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and thousands of elected officials, faith leaders, and guests from across the nation.

Asking everyone to continue in prayer and steadfastness, Lee noted, “There are very few things in life that matter, and we have to be about those things” (TN.Gov).

For more than 70 years, the National Prayer Breakfast has joined political parties and individuals alike to pray for our leaders and the state of our world. This year’s theme was “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations," drawing from 1 Chronicles 16:24. A call for everyone, regardless of gender, political affiliation, or beliefs to stand in hope and pray for our nation’s future.

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