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Bring Your Bible To School Day

Celebrate Bring Your Bible To School Day and spread God's word! Show your faith and courage with a bible in hand.

Thursday

October 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFirst Thursday in October

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYReligion

SUBCATEGORYInterfaith

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get ready for Bring Your Bible To School Day, which takes place on the first Thursday in October! This day was created to encourage students of all ages to bring their Bibles to school and share their faith with others. It's a great opportunity for young people to learn more about Christianity and what it means to them. Plus, it's also a way for Christian students to express their beliefs in a respectful manner. So don't forget your Bible this year and join us in celebrating Bring Your Bible To School Day!

TIMELINE

Bring Your Bible To School Day Timeline

Event Inception

Focus on the Family, a Christian organization, initiated the first Bring Your Bible to School Day to encourage students to express their faith at school.

Rapid Participation Growth

The event saw rapid growth in the number of participating students, demonstrating its increasing popularity and impact.

Continued Expansion

3rd annual event drew large participation across the country, helping to spread the Christian faith among American students.

Reaching Multiples States

By its fourth year, the event had expanded to many states in the United States, making it a significant occasion for religious expression in schools.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants shared their faith online, ensuring the event's continuity and resilience in the face of global challenges.

Future Plans

Anticipated continuation and further growth of Bring Your Bible to School Day, promoting religious education and expression in schools.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Bring Your Bible To School Day

Read your Bible

Take a few minutes each day to read your Bible and think about what it means. Try reading a different book of the Bible each day, or focus on a particular topic or theme.

Share verses with friends

Share Bible verses with your classmates and friends at school. You can share them directly from your Bible, or you can find them online and print them out.

START

Start a Bible study group

Start a Bible study group at school and invite friends to join. Come up with a set of topics to discuss each week, or have everyone bring their own verses to share.

WEAR

Wear a Bible verse

Print out a favorite Bible verse and wear it proudly at school. You could also make buttons or stickers for yourself and your friends.

WRITE

Write your own devotional

Take some time to write down your thoughts on a particular Bible verse or passage. Then share it with your friends or post it online.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Bring Your Bible To School Day

It helps young people study & learn

Bringing one's Bible to school can be a great academic aid. It can help students answer questions in their classes, better understand the teachings of their faith, and even deepen their relationship with God. Plus, having access to a reliable source of ancient wisdom also provides a moral foundation on which young people can rely in navigating life's challenges.

It encourages students to explore their beliefs

Bring Your Bible To School Day is a great way for students of any faith to express themselves and explore their beliefs without any judgment. It's an opportunity to learn and practice being respectful of people’s differences—something that will serve them well throughout life.

It promotes inclusion & acceptance

On this special day, students don't have to feel like they can’t bring their Bibles to school. Bringing your Bible doesn't mean that you're pushing it onto others, but rather it's about inviting everyone to learn more about different beliefs and thereby create a more inclusive environment.

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