La. Rev. Stat. § 1:58.11
Battle of New Orleans Day
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 1 — General Provisions · Status: effective
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- La. Rev. Stat. § 1:58.11, Battle of New Orleans Day, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2624375
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A. A day shall be designated to commemorate the stunning victory by American forces consisting of United States army regulars, marines, and sailors, area militia, and Battalions of Free Men of Color, Baratarian privateers, Attakapas Dragoons, volunteers from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi (Hinds' Dragoons), Choctaws, and individuals who were formerly Spanish subjects and French citizens who fought for their new country under the command of Major General Andrew Jackson against the invading British forces on the plains of Chalmette in the last major military engagement between the United States and Great Britain in the War of 1812.
B. The eighth day of January is hereby designated as the Battle of New Orleans Day throughout the state of Louisiana to honor those who served in this historic battle. The governor or local governing authorities may declare the Battle of New Orleans Day a holiday. If the holiday is declared, the office of the secretary of state, clerk of court, and registrar of voters shall remain open if the functions and duties of the office related to an election are required as determined by the commissioner of elections.