MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — According to information released by state officials, Alabama state offices will be closed Monday in observance of Jefferson Davis’ Birthday, a state holiday observed on the first Monday in June.
The holiday commemorates the birthday of Jefferson Davis, who served as the provisional president of the Confederacy after being sworn into office in Montgomery on Feb. 18, 1861, before the start of the Civil War.
Jefferson Davis’ Birthday is one of three Alabama state holidays connected to the Confederacy. The state also observes Robert E. Lee Day in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January and Confederate Memorial Day in April.
Officials noted Alabama remains the only state with a legal holiday dedicated solely to commemorating Davis’ birth.
The closure applies to state agencies and state-run offices, including departments such as the Alabama Department of Revenue and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. State offices are expected to resume normal business hours on Tuesday.
Some local government offices and county courthouses may operate on their regular schedules despite the state holiday. Residents are encouraged to check with local offices before visiting.
