Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-407 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of the State to observe "Frederick Douglass Day" with appropriate events and activities. L.2021, J.R.3, s.…

36:2-408 "Gun Violence Awareness Day", designated. 1. June 2 of each year is designated as "Gun Violence Awareness Day" in New Jersey to honor and remember all victims of, and others affected by, firearm violence. L.2021, JR4, s.1.

36:2-41. "Native American Day," dedicated, proclaimed 1. The fourth Friday of September of every year shall be dedicated and proclaimed as "Native American Day." L.1996, JR7.

36:2-410 "Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Month", designated. 1. The month of April of each year is designated as "Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Month" in New Jersey in order to recognize the critical role that EOF plays in ensuring the meaningful access to higher educati…

36:2-412 "Alpha Phi Alpha Day", designated. 1. December 4 of each year is designated "Alpha Phi Alpha Day" in the State of New Jersey to commemorate the founding of the first Black intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity and to recognize the contributions and achievements of Alph…

36:2-414 "Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day", designated. 1. April 22 of each year is designated as "Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day," in order to encourage the citizens of the State to reduce their carbon footprints. L.2021, JR 9, s.1.

36:2-415 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 "Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2021, JR 9, s.2.

36:2-416 "International Women's Day" designated. 1. March 8th shall be permanently designated as "International Women's Day" in the State of New Jersey in order to reflect on the progress made in, and to reaffirm the world's commitment to, pursuing strategies that guarantee the b…

36:2-417 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing March 8th in New Jersey calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the week with appropriate activities and pro…

36:2-418 "Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month" designated. 1. March of each year is designated as "Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month." L.2022, JR 2, s.1.

36:2-419 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation recognizing March as "Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and call on public officials and the residents of the State of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and progra…

36:2-42. New Jersey Seafood Promotion Month designated 1. October is hereby designated as New Jersey Seafood Promotion Month. L.1996, JR8.

36:2-420 "Military Child Appreciation Month", "Military Child Appreciation Week", and "Military Child Appreciation Day" designated. 1. In order to recognize the sacrifice and bravery of military children and to encourage the State of New Jersey's continued commitment and support …

36:2-421 Annual observation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe "Military Child Appreciation Month," "Military Child Appreciation Week," and "Military Child Appreciation…

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.