When it comes to the Scout Law, last is certainly not least.  Being “reverent” is a year-round part of a Scout’s life, but there’s one time each year when the connection between Scouting and faith takes on even more significance.

It’s Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, or Scout Jamuah, held every February. The annual celebration gives Scouts a highly visible way to show their appreciation for their faith-based chartered organization. During these special days at places of worship across the country, Scouts wear their uniforms to worship services. Sometimes they’ll help with the service by conducting a flag ceremony, collecting the offering plate or reading scripture. Other times they’ll receive religious emblems earned over the previous year.

Scout Sunday (February 5, 2023)

Scout Sunday has historically fallen on the first Sunday before Scouting Anniversary day (February 8). But units and chartered organizations are free to schedule Scout Sunday on any Sunday in February.

Scout Sabbath (February 10-11, 2023)

Scout Sabbath (also called Scout Shabbat), for Jewish Scout units, typically begins at sundown on the Friday before Scouting Anniversary Day and continues into the next day (Saturday). A unit may also choose another February time that best meets the needs of its members and its chartering organization.

Scout Jumuah (February 10, 2023)

Scout Jumuah offers a chance to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting within the Muslim community. A unit may conduct a Scout Jumuah progarm on any date in February to best meet their needs.

Calendar of all religious observances

Visit this page on the national Boy Scouts of America’s website for year-long calendars of religious observances for all faiths.

For more information on these observances and the religious relationships between the BSA and faith-based communities, please see the MCC Religious Relationships page.