Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

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.

36:2-464 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the third Sunday of November as "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to o…

36:2-465 "Professional Engineers Month", August. 1. The month of August each year is designated as "Professional Engineers Month" in New Jersey and first Wednesday in August of each year is designated as "Professional Engineering Day." L.2024, JR 4, s.1.

36:2-466 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the citizens of the State to participate fittingly in the observance of "Professional Engineers Month" and "Professional Engineering Day." L.2024, JR 4, s.2.

36:2-467 "Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week", first full week of May. 1. The first full week of May of each year is designated as "Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness to the unique courage and needs of wounded veterans in the servic…

36:2-468 Proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2024, JR 5, s.2.

36:2-469 New Jersey declared "Purple Heart State". 1. New Jersey is declared a "Purple Heart State" to honor Purple Heart Medal recipients from the State. L.2024, JR 6.

36:2-47 "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day"; designated. 1. August 29th of each year is hereby designated as "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the extraordinary accomplishments of the team informally known as the "…

36:2-470 "PSRPs in Our Schools Day," second Friday in December. 1. The second Friday in December of each year is designated as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the valuable services paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs) provide. L.2025, …

36:2-471 Governor, Legislature, recognition, commendation. 2. The Governor and the Legislature hereby recognize and commend paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs) for their contributions and call upon the citizens of New Jersey to participate fittingly in the obse…

36:2-472 "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week", first full week of May. 1. The first full week of May of each year is designated as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in NJ to encourage New Jerseyans to take preventative steps to identify the symptoms and risk factors of Tardive D…

36:2-473 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the first full week of May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 2, s.2.

36:2-474 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14. 1. November 14 of each year is designated as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. L.2025, JR 3, s.1.

36:2-475 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 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, J…

36:2-476 "Amyloidosis Awareness Month". 1. The month of March of each year is designated as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis, extend the life expectancy of those who may be unaware …

36:2-477 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Amyloidosis Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2025, JR 4, s.2.

36:2-478 "Paul Robeson Day", April 9. 1. April 9 of each year is designated "Paul Robeson Day" in New Jersey to honor the remarkable life of Paul Robeson, his accomplishments, and his activism defending civil liberties. L.2025, JR 5, s.1.

36:2-479 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and citizens of this State to observe "Paul Robeson Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2025, JR 5, s.2.

36:2-48. "Bill of Rights Day in New Jersey," designated 1. November 20 of each year is designated as "Bill of Rights Day in New Jersey" to recognize and to heighten awareness of the importance of the Bill of Rights to the people of this State and of our Nation. L.1998,j.r.8, s.1.…

36:2-480 Six Triple Eight Day in New Jersey, May 18. 1. May 18 of each year is designated as Six Triple Eight Day in New Jersey to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly African American and all-female unit of the United States Army that succeeded at…

36:2-481 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 Six Triple Eight Day with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 7, s.2.

36:2-482 Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New Jersey, May 17. 1. May 17 of each year is designated as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 8, s.1.

36:2-483 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May 17 as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and to call upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate…

36:2-484 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day in New Jersey, May 15. 1. May 15 of each year is designated as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 9, s.1.

36:2-485 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May 15 as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and to call upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriat…

36:2-486 "International Widows' Day", June 23. 1. June 23 of each year is designated "International Widows' Day" to draw attention to the plight of widows in this nation and abroad. L.2025, JR 10, s.1.

36:2-487 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, and all citizens of this State, to observe "International Widows' Day" with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 10, s.2.

36:2-488 as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey, July. 1. The month of July of each year is designated as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey to increase public awareness of the existence, causes, and treatments …

36:2-489 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month of July of each year as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this…

36:2-49. Bill of Rights, school instruction 2. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution shall be a topic of instruction in the schools of New Jersey on November 20 in commemoration of the importance of the Bill of Rights and pursuant to N.J.S.18A:35-2. L.1998,j.…

36:2-490 “Brian Sicknick Day”, July 30. 1. July 30 of each year is designated as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey to recognize Officer Brian Sicknick who lost his life in the line of duty protecting the United States Capital on January 6, 2021. L.2025, JR 13, s.1.

36:2-491 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing July 30 of each year as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 13, s.2.

36:2-492 “Honor Your Hometown Weekend,” last weekend in October. 1. The last weekend in October of each year is designated as “Honor Your Hometown Weekend” in New Jersey to recognize and appreciate the towns, cities, communities, and neighborhoods that have shaped the bonds betwe…

36:2-493 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and all citizens of this State to observe “Honor Your Hometown Weekend” with appropriate programs and activities and to, until so designated, cal…

36:2-494 “Nonprofit Day,” August 17. 1. August 17th of each year is permanently designated as “Nonprofit Day” in New Jersey to recognize the efforts of nonprofit organizations and their effort to serve local communities. L.2025, JR 15, s.1.

36:2-495 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials and all citizens of this State to observe “Nonprofit Day” with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 15, s.2.

36:2-496 “National Adoption Day,” Saturday before Thanksgiving; “National Adoption Month,” November. 1. The Saturday before Thanksgiving Day of each year is designated as “National Adoption Day” and the month of November of each year is designated as “National Adoption Month” in …