# N.J. Stat. § 36:2-3: New Jersey Day

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 36:2-3
- **Heading:** New Jersey Day
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3

## Text

The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating April 17 as New Jersey Day and calling upon all citizens and residents of this State to commemorate and observe said day as the anniversary of the beginning of unified government in New Jersey by directing, and participating in, programs recalling our heritage and its meaning to New Jersey today and in the future. L.1970, c. 30, s. 1, eff. April 17, 1970.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-1 Crispus Attucks Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-1.1 Special commemorations posted on Department of State website.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-2 American Flag Week](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-3 New Jersey Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-4 Women's history week; designation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-5 Governor's proclamation; women's history week](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-6 Law Day on May 1; annual proclamation by Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-7 "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" designated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-8 Request for proclamation by Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-9 New Jersey Retired Teachers Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-10 Police, firemen, first aid day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-11 Annual observance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-12 Literacy Awareness Week](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-13 Missing Persons' Month](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-13.md)

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