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Old 10-13-2023, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean View Post
I had NO idea the Columbus Day has been celebrated on the second Monday of October since 1972. I have always thought Columbus Day was celebrated on October 12th. I guess I haven't been paying attention! Where have I been for the last 51 years???
The Federal Government will often change the date of some holidays to a Monday so the employees can get 3-day weekend.