legal holiday
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In 1984, President Cleveland signed a congressional act establishing the first Monday of September as a legal holiday, which has become known for promotional sales as well as a day off for many.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
In December 2021, the council adopted an ordinance establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday for unrepresented city employees and a parking holiday for the public.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
The date became a legal holiday in 1879, and was later included in the Monday Holiday Law — which created the three-day weekend holiday — in 1968.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2022
Although King was assassinated in 1968, legislation designating the third Monday in January—near his Jan. 15 birthday—as a legal holiday to honor him did not pass until 1983.
From Time ● Jan. 13, 2017
All elections to take place on one day, such day to be made a legal holiday and all premises licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors to be closed.
From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by J. Ellis Barker
