Fraternal Day

Fraternal Day, is a state holiday in Alabama observed in honor of fraternal organizations.

The observance was promoted by the Chicago, Illinois-based National Fraternal Congress of America through its Fraternal Monitor magazine. Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas introduced a bill to recognize it as a federal holiday, but it did not pass.

Adopted by Act of Alabama 1915-287, Fraternal Day was originally set for the second Thursday of October. It was later moved to the second Monday, to coincide with the federal and state Columbus Day holiday which honors the Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus. It also coincides with American Indian Heritage Day, which was made a state holiday in 2000.

References

• Gore, Leada (October 10, 2022) "Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: Alabama adds 2 other holidays today." The Birmingham News

External links

• National Veterans Day website