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JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY

When is Jefferson Davis' Birthday in 2024?

Jefferson Davis' Birthday in 2024 is on the Monday, 3rd of Jun (6/03/2024).

Jefferson Davis' Birthday is on the 155th day of 2024. There are 211 days left in the year.

Jefferson Davis' Birthday Facts

  • Date: Jun 03, 2024
  • Regional
  • Also Called: Jefferson Davis' Day
  • Celebrations: Celebrations; visit the concrete obelisk at Jefferson state historic site
Jefferson Davis' Birthday iImage Credit: Wikipedia

Also known as Jefferson Davis' Day, the holiday commemorates the birthday of Jefferson Davis. He was the first and only president of the Confederate States of the United States during the infamous American civil war. The holiday is observed by various states but sometimes on different dates.

Who was Jefferson Davis?

Davis was born in 1808 in Kentucky. He joined the army and was later elected into the house of representatives in 1845. He resigned from his position in favor of serving in the Mexican American War as a colonel. He then returned to politics and became a senator of Mississippi. At this time, he was made the president of the confederacy, a position that led to his arrest and imprisonment of two years. Several states celebrate Davis' birthday as a way to honor his leadership and political roles.

When is Jefferson Davis' Birthday?

Jefferson Davis' Birthday is observed on different dates by various states. In Mississipi, the day is included in the Memorial Day celebration on the last Monday of May. In Texas, the day is part of Confederate Heroes Day on January 19th. While in Alabama, Jefferson Davis' birthday is on the first Monday in June.

Is Jefferson Davis' Birthday a public holiday?

Jefferson Davis' Birthday is a state holiday in Alabama. In Mississipi and Texas, the holiday becomes a state holiday since it is observed as part of Memorial Day and Confederate Heroes Day, respectively.

What is open or closed on Jefferson Davis' Birthday?

Government offices, schools, most organizations, and businesses remain closed on Jefferson Davis' Birthday in Alabama. The public transit services may also change their timetables to reflect the holiday schedules.

Things to do on Jefferson Davis' Birthday?

Jefferson Davis' Birthday has gained controversy in recent years, with some people demanding its scrapping. However, some states still maintain the day's celebration with a variety of activities.

Parades may be held in Alabama, where the holiday is a state holiday. The celebrations are crowned with the hoisting of the confederate flag. There could also be dances and music as people celebrate the icon that Jefferson Davis' was.

On this day, you may decide to visit the concrete obelisk at Jefferson state historic site in Kentucky. It's not only a good chance for you to learn about history, but the 351-foot building will offer you spectacular views as you admire the city.

Jefferson Davis' Birthday Observances

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HOLIDAY NAME

List of State Holidays of Alabama in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16Martin Luther King, Jr./Robert E. Lee Birthday
SaturdaySatFeb 04, 2023Feb 04Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day (Commemoration Only)
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20George Washington/Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21Mardi Gras
MondayMonApr 24, 2023Apr 24Confederate Memorial Day
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29National Memorial Day
MondayMonJun 05, 2023Jun 05Jefferson Davis' Birthday
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Fourth day of July (observed)
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
TuesdayTueJul 11, 2023Jul 11Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day