Uniform Monday Holiday Bill

United States legislation [1968]

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The Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, enacted in 1968, was a piece of United States legislation that moved several federal holidays to Mondays. This was intended to create more three-day weekends for federal employees and the general public. The bill, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, officially changed the observance date for holidays like Memorial Day, Columbus Day, and Washington's Birthday to a Monday, regardless of the actual date they commemorate. This change aimed to provide more consistent leisure time throughout the year, though it has faced some opposition from those who prefer holidays to be observed on their historical dates.12

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