Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-422 Borinqueneers Day designated. 1. April 13th is designated Borinqueneers Day. L.2022, JR 6.

36:2-423 "New Jersey Railroad Workers Day" designated. 1. October 15th of each year is designated as "New Jersey Railroad Workers Day" in the State of New Jersey to honor and celebrate the important contributions of railroad workers in supporting the State's economy. L.2022, JR 7…

36:2-424 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation designating October 15th as "New Jersey Railroad Workers Day" and shall call upon the public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activitie…

36:2-425 "First Responders Appreciation Month" designated. 1. The month of October is designated as "First Responders Appreciation Month" in recognition of the commitment and service first responders provide to residents of this State. L.2022, JR 8, s.1.

36:2-426 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor respectfully is requested to issue annually a proclamation recognizing October as "First Responders Appreciation Month" in New Jersey and to call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate…

36:2-427 "National Apprenticeship Week in New Jersey" designated. 1. The second week of November of each year is designated as "National Apprenticeship Week in New Jersey," in acknowledgement of the importance of apprenticeship programs in our State and the positive impact they h…

36:2-428 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the second week of November as "National Apprenticeship Week in New Jersey" and shall call upon public officials and all residents of the State to observe the week with appropr…

36:2-429 "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" designated. 1. January 30 of each year is designated Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution to educate about and honor the life of Fred Korematsu, his perseverance, and his determination to …

36:2-43. Irish-American History and Heritage Week designated 1. a. The week including March 17 of every year is designated as "Irish-American History and Heritage Week". b. The month of March of each year is designated as "Irish-American Heritage Month" in the State of New Jersey…

36:2-430 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" with appropriate e…

36:2-431 "Week of the Young Child", first full week in April. 1. The first full week in April shall be permanently designated as the "Week of the Young Child" in the State of New Jersey to recognize the importance of high-quality early childhood education that is affordable and a…

36:2-432 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the first full week in April as the "Week of the Young Child" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested grou…

36:2-433 "Upcycling Day" designated. 1. Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature acknowledge the benefits to the environment of reusing and upcycling plastic and other common materials by designating April 16 of each year as "Upcycling Day" in the State and encourage the citizen…

36:2-434 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor of the State is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April 16 as "Upcycling Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities…

36:2-435 "New Jersey Native Plants Month" designated. 1. The month of April of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey Native Plants Month" in the State, both in order to promote the importance and benefits of native plants to New Jersey and its residents and in order to enc…

36:2-436 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April as "New Jersey Native Plants Month" and calling upon public officials, businesses, educational institutions, and citizens in the State to observe the month, …

36:2-437 "Muslim Heritage Month" designated; annual proclamation. 1. The month of January of each year is designated as "Muslim Heritage Month" in the State of New Jersey. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of New Jers…

36:2-438 "Day of the Girl" designated, October 11. 1. October 11 of each year is designated as the "Day of the Girl" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about the "International Day of the Girl Child" and galvanize the support of the citizens of, and community-based organizat…

36:2-439 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October 11 as the "Day of the Girl" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the day with…

36:2-44 "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" designated. 1. The month of March in each year is designated as "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1997, JR9, s.1.

36:2-440 "Period Poverty Awareness Week" established, last full week of May. 1. The last full week in May of each year is designated as "Period Poverty Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey to promote an awareness of, and public actions to address, period poverty. L.2023, JR…

36:2-441 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Period Poverty Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2023, JR 8, s.2.

36:2-442 "Arthritis Awareness Month" established, month of May. 1. The month of May is designated as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in recognition of the severity of the impact of arthritis on the citizens of this State. L.2023, JR 9, s.1.

36:2-443 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in New Jersey and to call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities …

36:2-444 "Kids Entrepreneurship Awareness Week" established, second week of June. 1. The second week of June of each year shall be designated as "Kids Entrepreneurship Awareness Week" to promote the benefits of business ownership to our State's youth and to provide those children…

36:2-445 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Kids Entrepreneurship Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2023, JR 10, s.2.

36:2-446 Department of Labor and Workforce Development, publicize. 3. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall take the appropriate measures each year to publicize "Kids Entrepreneurship Awareness Week." L.2023, JR 10, s.3.

36:2-447 "Larry Doby Day" designated. 1. July 5 of each year is designated as "Larry Doby Day" in recognition of the exceptional life and career of Major League Baseball player and manager, Larry Doby. L.2023, JR 11, s.1.

36:2-448 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing July 5 of each year as "Larry Doby Day" in New Jersey. L.2023, JR 11, s.2.

36:2-449 "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day" designated, July 14. 1. July 14 of each year shall be designated as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and to honor the memory of Max Lenowitz and the thousands of other New Jersey residents…

36:2-45 Determination of prevalence, implementation of education programs. 2. The Department of Health and Senior Services and all other public and private entities entrusted with the health of the citizens of this State are urged to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C in the…

36:2-450 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2023, JR 12, s.2.

36:2-451 "Civic Health Month", August. 1. The month of August shall be permanently designated as "Civic Health Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to recognize the efforts of advocacy organizations and physicians Statewide and bring awareness to the importance of civic hea…

36:2-452 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month of August as "Civic Health Month" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe this week with appropriate activi…

36:2-453 "New Jersey Rail Safety Week", third full week of September. 1. The third full week of September of each year is designated as "New Jersey Rail Safety Week" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness of rail safety issues and to encourage all motorists and p…

36:2-454 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation designating the third full week of September as "New Jersey Rail Safety Week" and shall call upon the public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appro…

36:2-455 Lunar New Year in New Jersey, declared. 1. The date corresponding with the second new moon following each year's winter solstice, or the third new moon following winter solstice if an intercalary month intervenes is declared to be Lunar New Year in New Jersey. L.2023, JR…

36:2-456 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the date corresponding with the new moon as "Lunar New Year" in New Jersey and calling upon institutions of learning and culture to observe the day with appropriat…

36:2-457 Kimchi Day designated, November 22. 1. November 22 of each year is designated as Kimchi Day. L.2023, JR 18, s.1.

36:2-458 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe Kimchi Day with appropriate programs and activities. L.2023, JR 18, s.2.

36:2-459 "Crisis Professionals Day", fourth Wednesday in May. 1. The fourth Wednesday in May of each year is designated as "Crisis Professionals Day" in the State of New Jersey in order to recognize and honor the importance of crisis professionals and the services they provide as…

36:2-46 Thomas Mundy Peterson Day designated. 1. March 31 of each year is designated as Thomas Mundy Peterson Day in recognition of his historic vote on March 31, 1870. L.1998, JR1, s.1.

36:2-460 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectively requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the fourth Wednesday in May of each year as "Crisis Professionals Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe t…

36:2-461 Hindu Heritage Month, October. 1. The month of October of each year is designated as "Hindu Heritage Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2024, JR 2, s.1.

36:2-462 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling on the public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Hindu Heritage Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2024, JR 2, s.2.

36:2-463 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, third Sunday of November. 1. The third Sunday of November of each year is designated as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in New Jersey.L.2024, JR 3, s.1.