New Jersey · statute · N.J. Stat. tit. 36 · 513 active provisions
36:1-1. a. The following days in each year shall, for all purposes whatsoever as regards the presenting for payment or acceptance, and of the protesting and giving notice of dishonor, of bills of exchange, bank checks and promissory notes be treated and considered as the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, a…
Each Saturday in each year shall, for all purposes whatsoever as regards the transaction of business in the public offices of this State, and the counties and municipalities in this State, be considered as the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, and as public holidays.
1. Whenever any legal holiday enumerated in R.S.36:1-1 other than Saturday, and other than those days enumerated under subsection d. of R.S.36:1-1, can and shall fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be deemed to be said holiday for State employees, and the public offices of the State government shall be close…
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 State on any designated holiday, in the same manner as on any other day of the week on…
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 as though such sale was made on any other day of the week on which it is lawful to sell and transfer real or…
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 other negotiable instrument or any other transaction by any bank or trust company, banking institution or savings and loan association shall not be void…
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.
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.
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."
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 Rescue Squad Day."
The Legislature finds and declares: a. That the tenth day of June marks the anniversary of one of the most heinous criminal acts in the history of Western civilization, the brutal extermination of the peaceful village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia by the barbaric members of the Nazi security police on June 10, 1942. b. On…
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 people of the world to remember the fate of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, and to honor…
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 almost every town and city in Germany; b. That night, Kristallnacht - "The Night of Broken Glass," w…
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 Commission, established pursuant to P.L.1992, c.67 (C.52:31-34 et seq.), shall ensure that…
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 Crispus Attucks Day; provided, however, that when said day shall fall on…
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 special commemorations each year, consistent with its mission to advance the cultural and historical heritage of t…
The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested, annually, to issue an appropriate proclamation designating the period of June 7 through June 14 of each year as American Flag Week, and calling upon all citizens of the State to display the flag of the United States of America on those days.
The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating April 17 as New Jersey Day and calling upon all citizens and residents of this State to commemorate and observe said day as the anniversary of the beginning of unified government in New Jersey by directing, an…
The second week of March in each year shall be designated as "Women's History Week" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the significant and diverse contributions of women to the development of both the State of New Jersey and the United States of America.
The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation proclaiming the aforesaid designation and with the Legislature to call upon all citizens of the State, all educational institutions and all other public and private agencies and organizations to celebrate Women's History Week by appropriate observances.
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 day as a special day of celebration in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of thei…
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 enemy or are missing in action.
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.
The Governor shall designate the first Sunday in November of each year as "New Jersey Retired Teachers Day," a day on which the people of New Jersey can pay tribute to the retired teachers of the State in grateful recognition of the instruction and guidance they have provided, and the example they have set, for the you…
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, ambulance and rescue services in the State have rendered to their fellow citize…