683.01 Legal holidays.— (1) The legal holidays, which are also public holidays, are the following: (a) Sunday, the first day of each week. (b) New Year’s Day, January 1. (c) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15. (d) Birthday of Robert E. Lee, January 19. (e) Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12. (f) Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday, February 15. (g) Washington’s Birthday, the third Monday […]
683.02 Meaning of term “legal holidays” as used in contracts.—Whenever, in contracts to be performed in the state, reference is made to “legal holidays,” the term shall be understood to include those holidays designated in s. 683.01 and such others as may be designated by law. History.—s. 1, ch. 5392, 1905; s. 1, ch. 6872, 1915; […]
683.04 Arbor Day.—The third Friday in January of each year is hereby designated as “Arbor Day” in the state. History.—s. 1, ch. 22538, 1945.
683.05 Pan-American Day.— (1) The Governor shall proclaim April 14 of each year to be “Pan-American Day,” which day shall be suitably observed in the public schools of the state as a day honoring the republics of Latin America, and which day shall otherwise be suitably observed by such public exercises in the State Capitol and elsewhere […]
683.06 Pascua Florida Day.— (1) April 2 of each year is hereby designated as “Florida State Day.” The day to be known as “Pascua Florida Day.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating April 2 as said State Day and designating the week of March 27 to April 2 as “Pascua Florida Week” and calling upon […]
683.08 Gasparilla Day, legal holiday in Hillsborough County.—The day known and designated as “Gasparilla Day” in Hillsborough County shall be a legal holiday within said county, and all city, county, and state offices, and banking institutions may remain closed on Gasparilla Day. History.—s. 1, ch. 63-419.
683.09 DeSoto Day, legal holiday in Manatee County.—The last Friday of DeSoto Week every year shall be known as “DeSoto Day” and shall be a legal holiday in Manatee County, and all city, county, and state offices and banking institutions may remain closed on DeSoto Day. History.—s. 1, ch. 69-258; s. 1, ch. 69-289.
683.10 Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day.— (1) The first Sunday after Labor Day of each year is designated “Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day.” (2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion. […]
683.11 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.— (1) May 1 of each year is hereby designated as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.” (2) The month of May of each year is hereby designated as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.” (3) The Governor and the mayor of each municipality may issue annually a proclamation designating May 1 as “Law […]
683.115 Law Enforcement Memorial Day.— (1) May 15 of each year is hereby designated as “Law Enforcement Memorial Day.” (2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation declaring May 15 to be a day of mourning throughout the state. History.—s. 1, ch. 78-46.
683.12 Parade Day, Hillsborough County.—The day known and designated as “Parade Day” of the Hillsborough County Fair and Plant City Strawberry Festival in Hillsborough County shall be a legal holiday within said county, and all city and county offices and banking institutions may remain closed on Parade Day of the Hillsborough County Fair and Plant City […]
683.13 State observance of national day of mourning.—Observance by the state of any day of mourning, as proclaimed by the Governor in response to the designation of a national day of mourning by the President of the United States, may be by declaring that the following Sunday shall be observed as the day of mourning. History.—s. […]
683.14 Patriots’ Day.—Patriots’ Day is hereby recognized by the Florida Legislature as one of great historical significance. Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all citizens are encouraged to commemorate Patriots’ Day on April 19 of each year. History.—s. 1, ch. 76-198.
683.145 I Am An American Day.—The third Sunday in October of each year is hereby designated as “I Am An American Day.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-410.
683.1455 American Founders’ Month.— (1) The month of September of each year is designated as “American Founders’ Month.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating the month of September as “American Founders’ Month” and urging all civic, fraternal, and religious organizations and public and private educational institutions to recognize and observe this occasion through appropriate programs, […]
683.146 Purple Heart Day.— (1) August 7 of each year is designated as “Purple Heart Day.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as “Purple Heart Day.” Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in […]
683.147 Medal of Honor Day.— (1) March 25 of each year is designated as “Medal of Honor Day.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating March 25 as Medal of Honor Day and calling upon public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state to commemorate Medal of Honor Day and honor recipients of […]
683.15 Teacher’s Day.— (1) The third Friday in May of each year is designated as Teacher’s Day. (2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the third Friday in May as Teacher’s Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion. History.—s. 1, ch. 78-203.
683.16 Retired Teachers’ Day.— (1) The Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year is hereby designated as “Retired Teachers’ Day.” (2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year as Retired Teachers’ Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to […]
683.17 Parents’ and Children’s Day.—The first Sunday in April of each year is designated as Parents’ and Children’s Day. On this day local communities and families, together with public officials, schools, private organizations, and all citizens, are encouraged to celebrate the lives and blessings of Florida’s children with love, respect, gratitude, and encouragement; to acknowledge our […]
