Alabama point out workplaces will be closed Monday for a holiday getaway marking the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

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

There have been many efforts to abolish or modify the identify of Accomplice-associated holiday seasons, but none has been thriving.

Rep. Chris England, who is also chairman of the Alabama Democratic Celebration, this yr proposed laws to take away Davis’ birthday as a state holiday getaway and as an alternative call it. “State Staff Appreciation Working day.” He also proposed abolishing Confederate Memorial Working day and in its place make Election Day a point out holiday break.

Neither bill received a committee vote.