Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:1-11. Lidice memorial day; designation The tenth day of June in each year is designated as Lidice Memorial Day in honor of the innocent victims of the Nazi outrage that was committed against Lidice, Czechoslovakia. The Governor of the State is requested annually to call on the…

36:1-12. Findings, declarations relative to Kristallnacht 1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. On the night of November 9-10, 1938, organized gangs of Nazi Gestapo agents instigated a horrible wave of wanton destruction aimed at Jews, Jewish synagogues, homes and shops in al…

36:1-13. Kristallnacht Memorial Night designated 2. The night of November 9-10 in each year is designated as Kristallnacht Memorial Night in New Jersey in honor of the innocent victims of that Nazi outrage. On the night of every November 9-10, the State Capitol Joint Management C…

36:1-2. Transaction of business on holidays 36:1-2. Transaction of business on holidays. Any person or corporation, including without limitation a bank, trust company, banking institution and savings and loan association, may transact either private or public business in this Sta…

36:1-3. Sales of real and personal property on designated holidays 36:1-3. Sales of real and personal property on designated holidays. Any sale of real or personal property made by any public officer, or by any citizen of this State, on any designated holiday, shall be as valid a…

36:1-4. Transactions by certain financial institutions after 12 o'clock noon on Saturdays and public holidays 36:1-4. Transactions by certain financial institutions after 12 o'clock noon on Saturdays and public holidays. The payment, certification or acceptance of any check or ot…

36:1-5. Mother's day For the purpose of paying a special tribute to mothers, the second Sunday of May in each year is designated as a day for the general observance of that purpose and shall be known as Mother's Day. L.1944, c. 116, p. 319, s. 1, eff. April 13, 1944.

36:1-6. Father's day For the purpose of paying a special tribute to fathers, the third Sunday of June in each year is designated as a day for the general observance of that purpose and shall be known as Father's Day. L.1944, c. 116, p. 319, s. 2, eff. April 13, 1944.

36:1-8. Volunteer Fireman's day For the purpose of paying special tribute to volunteer firemen, the second Sunday of January in each year is designated for the general observance of that purpose and shall be known as "Volunteer Fireman's Day." L.1978, c. 28, s. 1, eff. June 5, 19…

36:1-9. Volunteer first aid and rescue squad day For the purpose of paying special tribute to volunteer first aid and rescue squads, the third Sunday in January in each year is designated for the general observance of that purpose and shall be known as "Volunteer First Aid and Re…

36:2-1. Crispus Attucks Day In order to pay respect to Crispus Attucks, the first American patriot to give his life in our country's war of freedom, the fifth day of March, in each year, is designated as a day for the general observance of that purpose and shall be known as Crisp…

36:2-1.1 Special commemorations posted on Department of State website. 1. The Department of State shall post, within 60 days after the date of enactment of this act, and maintain on its Internet website a list of the specific days, weeks, or months designated by State law for spe…

36:2-10. Police, firemen, first aid day The third Sunday in May of each year shall be designated as "Police, Firemen and First Aid Recognition Day" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the dedicated service the members of police and fire departments and various first aid,…

36:2-100 "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week", third week of September; designated. 1. The third full week of September in each year is designated as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey, and the citizens of New Jersey are urged to observe the week …

36:2-101 "New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Month." L.2007, JR12, s.1.

36:2-102 Observance, activities, programs. 2. The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2007, JR12, s.2.

36:2-103 "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase the public's awareness and understanding of blood donation as a critical public health need throug…

36:2-104 Observance of "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month." 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State t…

36:2-105 "Veterans' Month," November; designated. 1. The month of November of each year is designated as "Veterans' Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the accomplishments, contributions and sacrifices of veterans in the service of this nation and State. L.2007, J…

36:2-106 Observance of "Veterans' Month." 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Veterans' Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2007, JR14,s.2.

36:2-107 "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month," November; designated. 1. The month of November of each year is designated as "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2007,JR16,s.1.

36:2-108 Issuance of annual proclamation relative to seriousness of pulmonary hypertension. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to recognize the seriousness of pulmonary hypertension and the meritorious w…

36:2-109 "Jewish Heritage Month," April; designated. 1. The month of April of each year is hereby designated as "Jewish Heritage Month" in the State of New Jersey to recognize and honor the diverse contributions and achievements Jewish Americans have made to the development of ou…

36:2-11. Annual observance The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation designating the third Sunday in May of each year as "Police, Firemen and First Aid Recognition Day" and with the Legislature call upon all citizens of the State and all other public and private agencies a…

36:2-110 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to observe this month each year with appropriate events and activities. L.2008, JR1, s.2.

36:2-111 "Lyme Disease Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" to recognize the importance of prevention, early detection and effective treatment of the disease throughout the State. L.2008,JR2,s.1.

36:2-112 Observance of "Lyme Disease Awareness Month." 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month …

36:2-113 "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. May of each year is designated as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month" in New Jersey to foster awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia among health care professionals and the general public. L.2008,JR3,s.1.

36:2-114 Observance of "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month." 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month …

36:2-115 "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month" in New Jersey to enable New Jersey to join with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in designating September…

36:2-116 Issuance of annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observ…

36:2-117 "Blindness Awareness Month," October; designated. 1. October of each year is designated as "Blindness Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase public awareness about eye disease and eye care and ways to address the rising trend of blindness and severe visual impairment…

36:2-118 Proclamation, activities, programs. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October as "Blindness Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the month with appropri…

36:2-119 Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15; designated. 1. a. September 15 through October 15 of each year is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month in New Jersey in order to recognize the enormous contributions Hispanic people have made to this State and co…

36:2-12. Literacy Awareness Week That the first full week of July of each year shall be proclaimed as "Literacy Awareness Week" in New Jersey. L.1989, JR 2

36:2-120 "Drunk Driving Awareness Month," December; designated. 1. In memory of those individuals who were killed by drunk drivers, the month of December of each year is designated as "Drunk Driving Awareness Month." L.2008, JR7, s.1.

36:2-121 Issuance of proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2008, JR7, s.2.

36:2-122 "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week," week of February 14; designated. 1. The week of February 14 in each year is designated as "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, JR1, s.1.

36:2-123 Observance of "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week." 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, JR1, s.2.

36:2-124 "Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month," March; designated. 1. The month of March of each year is designated as "Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2009, JR2, s.1.

36:2-125 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month of March of each year with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, JR2, s.2.

36:2-126 "Brain Tumor Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness about brain tumors. L.2009, JR3, s.1.

36:2-127 Observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, JR3, s.2.

36:2-128 "New Jersey Wine Month," November; designated. 1. The month of November of each year is declared "New Jersey Wine Month" to acknowledge the significant contributions and accomplishments of the New Jersey wine industry, and the people of New Jersey are urged to explore th…

36:2-129 Observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon the State's wine industry, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and the New Jersey Department of State to observe and promote the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, J.R…

36:2-13. Missing Persons' Month The period of May 25 through June 25 is permanently designated and declared "Missing Persons' Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1989,c.83,s.2.