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2027 USA Saturday, May 1stLaw Day 2026 USA Friday, May 1stLaw Day 2025 USA Thursday, May 1stLaw Day 2024 USA Wednesday, May 1stLaw Day 2023 USA Monday, May 1stLaw Day
Summary
You don't have any choice. You have to celebrate this holiday - it's the Law... Day.

In 1958, President Eisenhower recognized the first Law Day when he proclaimed that henceforth May 1st of each year would be Law Day in the United States. He stated "In a very real sense, the world no longer has a choice between force and law. If civilization is to survive it must choose the rule of law."

The idea was conceived by Charles S. Rhyne, who envisioned a day dedicated to celebrating America’s commitment to the rule of law rather than military or economic power. Congress officially designated May 1 as Law Day in 1961, making it a national observance.

Law Day is held to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession.

Law Day is an observance and is not a federal public holiday in the United States. Schools, post offices, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual.

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