Wisconsin Legislature: Holidays and special dates

Black History Month: February 2024 recognized as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - AJR138

Black History Month: February 2024 recognized as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - SJR120

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October 2023 proclaimed as - AJR80

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October 2023 proclaimed as - SJR75

Career and Technical Education Month: February 2024 recognized as - AR26

Cesar Chavez Day: March 31, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR21

Commencement of public school term: prohibition changed from September 1 to the Monday before Labor Day - AB435

Commencement of public school term: prohibition changed from September 1 to the Monday before Labor Day - SB429

Council on Veterans Programs definition, county veterans service offices references, expired DVA grant programs, PTSD referrals, and Memorial Day description (remedial legislation suggested by DVA) - AB1104

Dairy Month in Wisconsin: June 2023 proclaimed as - AJR56

Dairy Month in Wisconsin: June 2023 proclaimed as - SJR53

Democracy Day: Tuesday after the first Monday in November designated as a state holiday; state offices are closed - AB623

Democracy Day: Tuesday after the first Monday in November designated as a state holiday; state offices are closed - SB583

Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2023 recognized as - AJR93

Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2023 recognized as - SJR89

Disability Pride Month: July 2023 designated as - AJR67

Donate Life Month: April 2023 proclaimed as - AJR32

Donate Life Month: April 2023 proclaimed as - SJR32

Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month: March designated as - AJR134

Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month: March designated as - SJR128

Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2023 recognized as - AJR18

Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2023 recognized as - SJR22

Family Meals Month: September 2023 recognized as - AJR70

Family Meals Month: September 2023 recognized as - SJR67

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 17, 2023 recognized as - AJR79

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 17, 2023 recognized as - SJR76

Flag Day: June 14, 2023 recognized as - AJR57

Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian Society Day: October 4, 2023 declared as in honor of its 100th anniversary - AJR52

Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian Society Day: October 4, 2023 declared as in honor of its 100th anniversary - SJR48

Gun Violence Awareness Day: June 2, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR38

Gun Violence Awareness Day: June 2, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR50

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day recognized May 14, 2023; honoring Hmong-Lao veterans who served alongside the U.S. in the Vietnam War - AJR43

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day recognized May 14, 2023; honoring Hmong-Lao veterans who served alongside the U.S. in the Vietnam War - SJR43

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2023 proclaimed as - AJR9

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2023 proclaimed as - SJR9

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2024 proclaimed as - AJR108

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2024 proclaimed as - SJR99

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day: fourth Wednesday in February recognized as; requesting Governor to issue annual proclamation - AJR49

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day: fourth Wednesday in February recognized as; requesting Governor to issue annual proclamation - SJR45

Immunization Awareness Month: August 2023 recognized as - AJR72

Immunization Awareness Month: August 2023 recognized as - SJR65

Importance of sturgeon to Wisconsin recognized; State Sturgeon Spearing Day designated the second Saturday of February in 2024 - AJR106

Importance of sturgeon to Wisconsin recognized; State Sturgeon Spearing Day designated the second Saturday of February in 2024 - SJR101

India Day: August 15, 2023 observed as - AJR69

India Day: August 15, 2023 observed as - SJR66

Indigenous Peoples’ Day added to list of special observance days - AB213

Indigenous Peoples’ Day added to list of special observance days - SB202

Intersex Awareness Day recognized October 26, 2023 - AJR51

Intersex Awareness Day recognized October 26, 2023 - SJR41

Jewish American Heritage Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - AJR29

Jewish American Heritage Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - SJR35

Juneteenth Day: June 19, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR59

Juneteenth Day: June 19, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR56

Juneteenth Day: June 19, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR57

Juneteenth (June 19) and Veterans Day (November 11) designated as state holidays; state employees paid holidays provisions [Sec. 2537-2541, 9147 (4), 9401 (1)] - AB43

Juneteenth (June 19) and Veterans Day (November 11) designated as state holidays; state employees paid holidays provisions [Sec. 2537-2541, 9147 (4), 9401 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Kidney Month: March 2024 proclaimed as - AJR133

Kidney Month: March 2024 proclaimed as - SJR126

Kleefstra Syndrome Awareness Day: September 17, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR71

Kleefstra Syndrome Awareness Day: September 17, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR68

Law Enforcement Appreciation Month: May 2023 recognized as - AJR47

Law Enforcement Appreciation Month: May 2023 recognized as - SJR47

LGBTQ Pride Month: June 2023 recognized as - AJR61

LGBTQ Pride Month: June 2023 recognized as - SJR51

Loyalty Day in Wisconsin: May 1, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR27

Loyalty Day in Wisconsin: May 1, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR30

Manufacturing Month: October 2023 recognized as - AJR81

Manufacturing Month: October 2023 recognized as - SJR77

Maternal Health Month: May 2023 observed as - AJR46

Maternal Health Month: May 2023 observed as - SJR46

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: March 2024 proclaimed as - AJR127

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: March 2024 proclaimed as - SJR125

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: June 2023 designated as - AJR13

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: June 2023 designated as - SJR20

National Bike to School Day: May 3, 2023 recognized as - AJR48

National Girl Scout Day recognized March 12, 2024 and congratulations on the 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America - AJR136

National Girl Scout Day recognized March 12, 2024 and congratulations on the 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America - SJR129

National Service Dog Month: September 2023 proclaimed as - AR16

Native American Heritage Month: November recognized as - AJR97

Native American Heritage Month: November recognized as - SJR90

Naturopathic Medicine Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - AJR45

Naturopathic Medicine Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - SJR49

November 11 (Veterans Day) designated a state holiday and state offices close; paid holidays for state employees provision - AB112

November 11 (Veterans Day) designated a state holiday and state offices close; paid holidays for state employees provision - SB114

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: September 2023 and September 2024 designated as - AJR74

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: September 2023 and September 2024 designated as - SJR69

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: November 2023 proclaimed as - AJR84

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: November 2023 proclaimed as - SJR79