Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-50 "Peace Officers Memorial Day." 2. May 15th is permanently designated "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in New Jersey and the local governmental units and the citizens of this State, along with the residents of each community, are encouraged: a. To join in the observance of Pe…

36:2-500 “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day,” July 30. 1. July 30 of each year is designated “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day” in recognition of his outstanding work and contributions as a coach and mentor to the youth of Jersey City. L.2025, JR 20, s.1.

36:2-501 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing July 30 of each year as “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day.” L.2025, JR 20, s.2.

36:2-502 “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day,” March 30. 1. March 30th of each year is designated as annual “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of New Jersey. L.2025, JR 21, s.1.

36:2-503 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of New Jersey and call upon public officials and the people of this State to observe the day with appro…

36:2-504 U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, March 9. 1. March 9 of each year is designated as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to honor Americans who were held hostage or wrongfully detained in the past, who are currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained, and …

36:2-505 Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag raising. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually display the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag at the State Capitol building, and to encourage other State and local government entities to also display the flag at their re…

36:2-52. "Women's Wellness Month" designated 1. The month of April in each year is designated "Women's Wellness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to urge and empower women to take routine and crucial steps necessary to maintain and improve their health, to access informa…

36:2-53 "Loyal Heart Award Day"; designated. 2. The first Sunday in May is permanently designated "Loyal Heart Award Day" in New Jersey to recognize and honor the loyal efforts of caregivers in helping persons with disabilities achieve their fullest potential. L.1999,c.74,s.2.

36:2-54 "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey" designated. 1. The month of May of each year is hereby designated as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey." All citizens of this State are urged to partake in educational programs and activities to foster kindness. L.1999, J.R.6…

36:2-55 "Human Potential Week" established. 1. The second week in May shall be permanently established as "Human Potential Week" to promote greater awareness of the needs and concerns of people with disabilities and to highlight the significant contributions these individuals hav…

36:2-56 Proclamation, issuance by Governor. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing the second week in May as "Human Potential Week" and, with the Legislature, call upon all citizens of the State to celebrate this week with appropriate activities and prog…

36:2-57. "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" designated 1. December 7 of each year is designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" in New Jersey. L.1999,JR10,s.1.

36:2-58. Annual proclamation 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling on the people of this State to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. L.1999,JR10,s.2.

36:2-59. Flying flag at half-staff 3. All State and local government agencies and interested organizations, groups and individuals are urged to fly the flags of the United States and the State of New Jersey at half-staff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who died in the…

36:2-6. Law Day on May 1; annual proclamation by Governor The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating May 1 as "Law Day" and calling upon all citizens and residents of this State to commemorate and observe said da…

36:2-60 "New Jersey Cares about Children with Cancer Month" designated. 1. The month of September is permanently designated as "New Jersey Cares about Children with Cancer Month" in order to promote the progress made in combating this disease in children and to highlight the fact…

36:2-61 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing September as "New Jersey Cares about Children with Cancer Month" and, with the Legislature, call upon the appropriate agencies of State and local government, private organizations and al…

36:2-62 "National Airborne Day," August 16; designated. 1. The State of New Jersey hereby declares August 16 in each year as "National Airborne Day" in recognition of the first official Army parachute jump on August 16, 1940. L.1999, J.R.13,s.1.

36:2-63 Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" designated. 1. The month of April of each year is hereby designated as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.1999,J.R.17,s.1.

36:2-64 Proclamation. 2. The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month each year with appropriate activities and programs. L.1999,J.R.17,s.2.

36:2-65. Parents of Fallen Military Sons and Daughters Day designated 1. The last Sunday in September is designated as Parents of Fallen Military Sons and Daughters Day in tribute to all parents whose sons and daughters died as a result of their service with our Armed Forces, and…

36:2-66. Foster Children's Day designated 1. December 12 of each year is permanently designated as "Foster Children's Day" in New Jersey to recognize the unique needs and experiences of foster children and to provide an opportunity for State and local government, private organiza…

36:2-67. Annual proclamation 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating December 12 of each year as "Foster Children's Day" and, with the Legislature, call upon the appropriate agencies of the State and local government, private organizations and all citizens…

36:2-68. "Child Appreciation Month," May; designated 1. The month of May in each year is designated as "Child Appreciation Month" in New Jersey to recognize the importance of our children's contributions to this State and to the United States and to provide an opportunity for Sta…

36:2-69 "New Jersey Credit Union Day"; designated. 1. The third Thursday of October of each year is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day". The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling on the people of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and…

36:2-7 "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" designated. 1. The third Friday in September of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" in recognition of the sacrifices of the citizens of this State and of our Nation who were captured by the …

36:2-70. "Patriots Day", third Monday in April; designated 1. The third Monday in April of each year is designated as "Patriots Day" in New Jersey for the purpose of recognizing and commemorating the day patriotic colonists fired the "shot heard around the world" and the start of…

36:2-71 Observation of "Patriots Day" 2. The people of this State and all public and private entities are urged to observe "Patriots Day" by engaging in appropriate activities that recognize and commemorate this nation's revolutionary struggle and the ideals and principles for wh…

36:2-72. "UNICEF Day," October 31; designated 1. October 31st, Halloween, of each year is designated as "UNICEF Day" in New Jersey for the purpose of honoring and supporting the efforts of UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, in helping the underprivileged children of the …

36:2-73. "Minority and Multicultural Health Month," September; designated 1. The month of September in each year is designated as "Minority and Multicultural Health Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2002,JR2,s.1.

36:2-74. "Sexual Assault Awareness Month," April, designated 1. The month of April in each year is designated as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase the public's understanding of sexual violence, the role it plays in society and ways in which it can be prev…

36:2-75 "Epilepsy Awareness Month," November; designated. 1. The month of November in each year is designated as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2002,JR4,s.1.

36:2-76 "Liberty Day," March 16; designated. 1. March 16 is designated as "Liberty Day" throughout the State of New Jersey and all citizens are urged to participate in "Liberty Day" observance. L.2003,c.35,s.1.

36:2-77 Observance of "Liberty Day." 2. The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe March 16th of each year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. L.2003,c.35,s.2.

36:2-78 "School Psychologists Month," April; designated. 1. The month of April of each year is designated as "School Psychologists Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2003,J.R.1,s.1.

36:2-79 Observance of "School Psychologists Month." 2. The Governor and the Legislature hereby pay tribute and commend school psychologists for their tireless efforts and demonstrated concern and compassion on behalf of students, parents and teachers and call upon the citizenry o…

36:2-8. Request for proclamation by Governor The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation proclaiming this designation and with the Legislature to call annually upon the citizens of this State to recognize this date with appropriate observances. L.1984, c. 83, s. 2, eff. Jul…

36:2-80 "Juneteenth Independence Day"; designated. 2. The third Saturday in June of each year is hereby designated as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in New Jersey to commemorate and celebrate the emancipation of African-Americans and foster respect for all cultures. L.2004,c.3, s.…

36:2-81 Annual observation, call by Governor. 3. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations and all citizens of this State to observe this emancipation celebration each year with appropriate events and activities. L.2004…

36:2-82 "Lung Cancer Awareness Month," November; designated. 1. The month of November annually is designated "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2004,J.R.3,s.1.

36:2-83 "Black History Month," February; designated. 1. The month of February of each year is designated as "Black History Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the many accomplishments of Black Americans and their contributions to the history of this nation and Sta…

36:2-84 New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Week of Remembrance, April 9 through April 15; designated. 1. The week of April 9th through 15th of each year is designated as New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Week of Remembrance in order to pay public tribute to the thousands of men and women who have s…

36:2-85 "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness of cystic fibrosis as one of the most common fatal inherited diseases in the Uni…

36:2-86 "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," October; designated. 1. The month of October in each year is designated as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2005, J.R.7, s.1.

36:2-87 "Brain Injury Awareness Month," March; designated. 1. The month of March in each year is designated as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2006, J.R.1.