Alabama condition workplaces will be closed Monday for a holiday marking the birthday of Accomplice President Jefferson Davis.

The day is one particular of three Confederate-relevant state vacations in Alabama. The condition jointly observes Robert E. Lee Day with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January. Alabama marks Accomplice Memorial Working day in April.

There have been a variety of endeavours to abolish or transform the name of Accomplice-associated holidays, but none has been successful.

Rep. Chris England, who is also chairman of the Alabama Democratic Occasion, this yr proposed laws to remove Davis’ birthday as a state holiday break and rather connect with it. “State Personnel Appreciation Working day.” He also proposed abolishing Accomplice Memorial Day and rather make Election Working day a point out holiday getaway.

Neither monthly bill obtained a committee vote.