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April 13, 2011

To commemorate Good Friday as a National Holiday in the United States of America

To commemorate Good Friday as a National Holiday in the United States of America

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 9 months ago

            

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         PLEASE SIGN PETITION TO ESTABLISH GOOD FRIDAY AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Over 135 countries commemorate Good Friday as a National Holiday. In many of these countries trading is ceased, and as a result, the financial institutions are closed for the day in observance of this special day. However, in the United States, Good Friday is not a government holiday at the federal level. Nevertheless, Individual states and municipalities continue to observe the holiday. Private businesses and certain other institutions may close or not on Good Friday, in according with their preferences.

To date, the stock market is closed on Good Friday in the USA and trading is ceased. However, the vast majority of businesses are opening either full or half day on Good Friday and many employees observe the Good Friday as a floating holiday. The postal service operates, and banks regulated by the federal government do not close for Good Friday. Most schools and universities close for Good Friday, either as a holiday in its own right or as part of a spring break which last a week or more.

As Good Friday is not a government holiday at the federal level many states do observe the holiday, and so this campaign effort is for all 50 States to commemorate the Holiday. There are some states which do commemorate Good Friday as a state holiday:

 1. Hawaii, where city and state offices are closed and some forms of public transport (e.g. buses) run on the state holiday schedule. 

2. In some areas, such as Perry County in Tennessee, Good Friday is a school holiday. 

3. Good Friday is a holiday designated by the governor as a day of fasting and prayer in Connecticut

4. In accordance with state law, Indiana state employees are given a day off on Good Friday, a religious holiday.

5. Good Friday is a state holiday in Delaware.

6. Good Friday is a state holiday in Kentucky (Half Day).

7. Good Friday is a state holiday in Louisiana.

8. Good Friday is a state holiday in New Jersey.

9. Good Friday is a state holiday in North Dakota.

10. Good Friday is a state holiday in Tennessee.

11. Good Friday is a state holiday in Texas (optional).

***State and local government offices and courts are closed, as well as some banks and postal offices in these states.

 

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                                         We are seeking over 1 Million signatures

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      "Commemorate Good Friday as a National Holiday in the United States of America"

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Updates

Reached 500 supporters

March 28, 2011

Reached 100 supporters

March 7, 2011

10 Comments

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David Sharpe
15 years ago Featured

Should be a day off for everyone to reflect. really hope this happens finally.

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Mike Jimenez
15 years ago Featured

bout time. always have to take pto for this day which is ridiculous.

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Jessica Ryan
15 years ago Featured

its so frustrating that we dont get this day off already like wth

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Linda Gupta
15 years ago Featured

AMEN!!! God bless.

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Sarah Crawford
15 years ago Featured

Yes, this is a very important day and should be recognized by everyone.

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Robert Day
15 years ago Featured

This day is sacred and the country needs to show some respect.

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terry morse
7 years ago

holiday

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elaime f morse
7 years ago

pray we suceed

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