State offices closed in Alabama on Monday for Jefferson Davis’ birthday
State employees will also get the day off.
Mason Reed 
If you are planning to conduct business with the state of Alabama this coming Monday, you will need to adjust your schedule. State offices are set to be closed in observance of Jefferson Davis’ birthday, meaning state employees will have the day off.
A State Holiday Tradition
Alabama designates the first Monday in June to honor the birthday of the Confederate president. This is one of three state holidays tied to the Confederacy. Earlier this year, the state observed Robert E. Lee’s birthday alongside Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day on Jan. 19, followed by Confederate Memorial Day on April 27, as reported by 205focus.com.
Historical Context
Jefferson Davis holds a notable place in Alabama history. He was sworn in as the provisional president of the Confederacy on Feb. 18, 1861, in Montgomery, which served as the first capital of the Confederacy shortly before the American Civil War began.
As it stands, Alabama remains the final state in the nation to maintain a legal holiday dedicated exclusively to commemorating the birth of Jefferson Davis.
