At school at least I don't forget to talk about why we should try and not go to war anymore. I asked my 8 year old: would you learn anything about remembrance day if you stayed at home or would you probably just watch movies and play with your little brother? Her answer was: "I would just play and watch movies. JasonĬould this be true? What would most people do with another day off work? Sleep in, watch TV, play video games or celebrate our war heroes? Compare to Thanksgiving Day when most people cook a turkey and drink lots of beer instead of being genuinely grateful about anything. Remembrance Day is better observered in a ceremony at your school, community centre or place of work. Family Day is a much more appreciated break for families in the heart of the long cold depressing winter. "Please DO NOT make Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario. Send us your thoughts about this issue in the comment area near the bottom of this page. Indeed, common sense (or sense of fairness, justice, or whatever the motivation is) dictates to make this a stat holiday in every province and territory - even in Ontario. We continue to receive lots of messages from people all over the country who are outraged why Remembrance Day is not a stat holiday everywhere in Canada. Should Remembrance Day be a stat holiday in every province? This is a State Holiday in the State of Oklahoma.In the United States this day is called Veteran's Day and is also observed on November 11. In Alabama, Saturday holidays are observed on Fridays and Sunday holidays are observed on Mondays. This is an official holiday in the State of Alabama. Moreover, if any of the holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be the holiday. According to Title 63G, Section 301, Legal holidays: if any of the holidays fall on Sunday, then the following Monday shall be the holiday. This is a State Holiday in the State of Utah. This is a State Holiday in the State of Hawaii. This is a Legal Holiday in the State of Illinois, upon which day a bank may, but is not required to, remain closed. This is an optional Legal Holiday in the State of Pennsylvania. If a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday and if a holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday. This is a Legal Holiday in the State of Florida. This is a State Holiday in the State of Pennsylvania. This is a State Holiday in the State of Illinois. When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday. If the actual holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. This is a State holiday in the State of Florida. This is a State Holiday in the State of New York. An employee is entitled to observe optional holidays in lieu of any partial staffing holiday on which state offices are required to be open to conduct public business. Offices will not be closed on another day when designated holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. This is a State Holiday in the State of Texas.State offices are scheduled to be open on partial staffing holidays and optional holidays. This is a State Holiday in the State of California. For these Federal employees, when a holiday falls on a nonworkday, that is to say, Saturday or Sunday, then, the holiday usually is observed on Monday (in case the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (in case the holiday falls on Saturday).
Most Federal employees work schedule is Monday through Friday. On Veterans Day, we reflect on the immeasurable burdens borne by so few in the name of so many, and we rededicate ourselves to supporting those who have worn America's uniform and the families who stand alongside them. The brave men and women of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard demonstrate a resolute spirit and unmatched selflessness, and their service reminds us there are few things more American than giving of ourselves to make a difference in the lives of others. According to the Presidential Proclamation, The United States military is the strongest, most capable fighting force the world has ever known. Veterans' organizations hold parades, and the president places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Originally called Armistice Day, this federal holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the U.S. Veterans' Day: Veterans' Day is celebrated on November 11.The following is a compilation of American federal holidays, federal observances, state holidays and other common patriotic and national observances and commemorations that apply to the United States during Thursday, :