Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-361 "Small Business Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Small Business Month" to recognize the vital importance of small businesses in the State and local economies, and how their success strengthens community identity and pride. L.201…

36:2-362 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to observe the month by patronizing small businesses, as well as engaging in appropriate ac…

36:2-363 "Portugal Day," June 10; designated. 1. June 10 of each year is designated as "Portugal Day" in the State of New Jersey to celebrate the Portuguese people, language, and culture and to acknowledge their significance to the State of New Jersey and the United States of Ame…

36:2-364 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, and all citizens of this State, to observe "Portugal Day" with appropriate programs and activities. L.2019, J.R.14, s.2.

36:2-365 "Women Veterans Appreciation Day," June 12; designated. 1. June 12 of each year is designated as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in New Jersey to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of this State and the United Sta…

36:2-366 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing June 12 as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in New Jersey, and call upon public officials and citizen of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities a…

36:2-367 "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day," October 6; designated. 1. October 6 shall be permanently designated as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" in New Jersey in order to raise awareness about the dangers of, and the link between, opioid abuse and heroin addiction and to educate health…

36:2-368 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October 6 as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activit…

36:2-369 "Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase public awareness of the risk factors and warning signs for youth suicide, increase …

36:2-37. "Delaware Bay Day" designated 1. The second Saturday in June of each year shall be designated as "Delaware Bay Day" in New Jersey for the purposes of recognizing and celebrating the importance and beauty of the Delaware bay ecosystem. L.1996,JR1,s.1.

36:2-370 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to ob…

36:2-371 "Alice Paul Day," January 11; designated. 1 January 11 of each year is designated as "Alice Paul Day" in recognition of the leadership of Alice Paul in support of the women's suffrage movement. L.2019, J.R.18, s.1.

36:2-372 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing January 11 of each year as "Alice Paul Day" and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J…

36:2-373 "Puerto Rico Day," third Sunday of September; designated. 1. The third Sunday of September of each year is designated as "Puerto Rico Day" in the State of New Jersey to celebrate the Puerto Rican people, language, and culture and to acknowledge their significance to the …

36:2-374 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, and all citizens of this State, to observe "Puerto Rico Day" with appropriate programs and activities. L.2019, J.R.20, s.2.

36:2-375 "Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day," October 8; designated. 1. October 8 of each year shall be designated as "Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day" in New Jersey to bring together industry, academia, research laboratories, government, and other stakeholders to increase public awareness o…

36:2-376 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.22, s.2.

36:2-377 "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month," October; designated. 1. October of each year is designated as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month" in New Jersey in order to honor all those who have survived a pregnancy loss or lost a child, recognize the grief su…

36:2-378 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.23, s.2.

36:2-379 "Civil War Veterans Recognition Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May each year is designated as "Civil War Veterans Recognition Month" in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. L.2019, J.R.24, s.1.

36:2-38. Observation of "Delaware Bay Day" 2. The people of the State and all appropriate State and local governmental entities are urged to observe "Delaware Bay Day" by participating in activities that recognize and celebrate the importance and beauty of the Delaware bay ecosys…

36:2-380 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Civil War Veterans Recognition Month" and honoring the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as two Civil War veterans organizations. L.2019, J…

36:2-381 Proclamation. 3. The proclamation shall also call upon individuals, organizations, schools, and local government units to support and conduct activities and events that mark the importance of the Civil War and its positive outcomes, the contributions of veterans of the C…

36:2-382 "Women in Public Office Day," March 19th; designated. 1. March 19th of each year is designated "Women in Public Office Day" in New Jersey to unite as we support the success of women in public office. L.2019, J.R.27, s.1.

36:2-383 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.27, s.2.

36:2-384 "Obesity Care Week," second week of October; designated. 1. The second week of October of each year is designated as "Obesity Care Week" in New Jersey to create awareness of the increasing prevalence of obesity, the devastating effects of obesity on people's lives, and t…

36:2-385 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the second week of October of each year as "Obesity Care Week" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week wi…

36:2-386 "Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week," third full week in March; designated. 1. The third full week in March of each year is designated as "Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey to bring awareness to the array of services, advocacy, …

36:2-387 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.30, s.2.

36:2-388 "NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month," January; designated. 1. The month of January shall be permanently designated as "NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to raise public awareness about this aggressive form of cancer and the new treatment regim…

36:2-389 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectively requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing January as "NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate acti…

36:2-390 "Financial Literacy Month," April; designated. 1. April of each year is designated as "Financial Literacy Month" in New Jersey in order to improve the citizenry's understanding of critical financial issues such as credit management, savings, debt management, and homeowne…

36:2-391 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April as "Financial Literacy Month" in New Jersey and calling upon schools, financial institutions, nonprofit financial educational organizations, the citizens of th…

36:2-392 "Career and Technical Education Month," February; designated. 1. The month of February in each year is designated as "Career and Technical Education Month" in New Jersey in order to recognize and promote the many benefits of career and technical education in this State. …

36:2-393 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon students, parents, and other citizens of the State to learn more about career and technical education, county vocational-technical school programs, and well-paying career pathwa…

36:2-394 "Overdose Awareness Day," August 31; designated. 1. August 31 of each year shall be designated as "Overdose Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. L.2020, J.R.2, s.1.

36:2-395 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to observe a moment of silence on August 31 of each year and to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Overdose Awareness Day" with appropriate ac…

36:2-396 "Sickle Cell Awareness Month", designated. 1. The month of September of each year is designated as "Sickle Cell Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of the genetic risk factors associated with, and the symptoms and treatment of, sickle cell disease. 2…

36:2-397 Annual gubernatorial proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation annually calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Sickle Cell Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. 2020. J.R. 4, s.2.

36:2-398 Manufacturing Week, designated 1. The first week of October of each year is designated as Manufacturing Week in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the significance the manufacturing industry plays in the State's economy. 2020. J.R. 5, s.1.

36:2-399 Gubernatorial proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation annually and call upon public, officials, private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe this celebration each year with appropriate events and activities. 202…

36:2-4. Women's history week; designation The second week of March in each year shall be designated as "Women's History Week" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the significant and diverse contributions of women to the development of both the State of New Jersey and the…

36:2-40. Children's Memorial Day designated 1. May 25 shall be permanently established as "Children's Memorial Day." L.1996,JR4,s.1.

36:2-400 "Safe Haven Awareness Month", designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Safe Haven Awareness Month." 2020. J.R. 6, s.1.

36:2-401 Annual gubernatorial proclamation. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Safe Haven Awareness Month" and call upon public officials and the residents of the State of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and pro…

36:2-402 "COVID-19 Heroes Day," March 9; designated. 1. March 9 of each year shall be designated as "COVID-19 Heroes Day" in New Jersey to honor essential workers. L.2021, J.R.1, s.1.