U.S. state holiday

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A state holiday in the United States is one that is celebrated only within a U.S. state, and recognized by the state government, rather than celebrated nationally, and recognized by the U.S. federal government.

Contents 1 Holidays by State 1.1 California 1.2 Colorado 1.3 Illinois 1.4 Maine 1.5 Massachusetts 1.6 Nevada 1.7 North Carolina 1.8 Texas 1.9 Utah 2 See also

Holidays by State

California

• César Chávez's birthday

Colorado

• César Chávez's birthday

Illinois

• Casimir Pulaski Day (First Monday in March)

Maine

• Patriot's Day (April 19)

Massachusetts

• Patriot's Day (April 19)
• Evacuation Day (March 17) is not a state holiday, as it is only recognized in Suffolk County.

Nevada

• Nevada Day October 31st--observed the last Monday in October

North Carolina

• Halifax Day

Texas

• Confederate Heroes Day (January 19)
• Texas Independence Day (March 2)
• San Jacinto Day (April 21)
• Emancipation Day in Texas (June 19)
• Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (August 27)

Utah

• Pioneer Day (Utah) (July 24th)

See also

• Federal holiday
• Holidays of the United States