The missionary spirit always needs to be sustained and revitalised in many ways, including powerful moments of missionary animation, such as the SMD, an opportunity offered to SDB communities, Educative and Pastoral Communities (EPCs), all young people and members of the Salesian Family to live this aspect of the Salesian charism well and spread missionary awareness.

The name, however, may be misleading: it is not a particular day, there is no single date because each Province can choose the period that best suits its own rhythm and calendar to experience this powerful moment of missionary animation to the full. Moreover, SMD is the culmination of educative and pastoral processes, and is not an activity detached from the rest.

The spirit and purpose of Salesian Mission Day is a reminder of the profound impact of a collective commitment to missionary solidarity. The SMD 2026 is dedicated to exploring the vital role of Salesian Mission Offices around the world in fostering connections, sharing resources, and empowering communities in order to accompany young people to live a dignified life.

All materials will soon be available at https://www.sdb.org/it/Dicasteri/Missioni/Giornate_Missioni_Salesiane

In the meantime, you can watch the video teaser on the YouTube channel ‘Settore per le Missioni Salesiane’.

The posters can be downloaded below.