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DPI Observance Days

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day required by statute if school is in 
session. Commemorates Robert LaFollette, born June 14, 1855, who served in 
the U.S. House of Representatives, as governor in Wisconsin, and in the U.S. 
Senate. He was one of the founders of the Progressive Party. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 11, 1976, from the 1975 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 398. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Observance Day for Robert La Follette Sr. Day - 2025

The Arbor Day movement began in the 1800s to promote conservation and 
beautification of the environment. Arbor Day is a Wisconsin School Observance 
Day and national observance day to encourage people to plant and care for 
trees. Observed in Wisconsin on the last Friday in April. 
 
  
 
Enacted May 7, 1980, from the 1979 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 214. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
  
 
*Contact* 
 
Arbor Day Foundation 
 
(888) 448-7337 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Arbor Day - 2025

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day, marking the anniversary of Earth Day 
(April 22, 1970) and urging schools to conduct programs across subject areas 
to enhance students' understanding of the environment and to promote an ethic 
of environmental stewardship. 
 
  
 
Enacted May 23, 1990, from the 1989 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 146. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Environmental Awareness Day - 2025

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day to mark the date in 1775 when shots 
were fired in Lexington, beginning of the Revolutionary War. 
 
  
 
Enacted August 30, 2001, from the 2001 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 16 budget bill. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Observance Day for Patriots' Day - 2025

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day recognizing the American's Creed, 
written in 1917 by William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of 
Representatives. His essay was judged the "best summary of American political 
faith" in national contest. When an observance day falls on a Saturday or 
Sunday, it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the following 
Monday. 
 
  
 
/I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by 
the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of 
the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign 
States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those 
principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American 
patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes./ 
 
  
 
/I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its 
Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against 
all enemies./ 
 
  
 
— Written by 
 
William Tyler Page 
 
  
 
Enacted June 7, 1935, from the 1935 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 132. 
 
Listed as American Creed Day in Wis. Stat. sec. 118.02 Special Observance 
Days. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Observance Day for American's Creed Day - 2025

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day commemorating the date during World 
War II when the largest number of Americans were captured in the Conquest of 
Bataan. Customarily observed through gubernatorial proclamation, the day 
recognizes those who suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active 
service with the U.S. armed forces. When an observance day falls on a 
Saturday or Sunday, it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the 
following Monday. 
 
  
 
Enacted November 29, 2001, from the 2001 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 20 budget 
bill. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Prisoners of War Remembrance Day - 2025

"The Great Hunger" in Ireland from 1845 to 1850, also known as the Great 
Famine or Irish Potato Famine, is considered by many to be the most tragic 
event in Irish history. When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, 
it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 20, 2004, from the 2003 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 305. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

"The Great Hunger" in Ireland - 2025

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the 
life of the Poland native who was born in 1747. He came to America in 1777, 
after fighting for Poland's independence, and joined forces with General 
George Washington. After saving Washington's life, Pulaski was made brigadier 
general of the American Cavalry. Wounded in battle, Pulaski died on October 
11, 1779. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 30, 1987, from the 1987 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 11. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Casimir Pulaski Day - 2025

Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the first president of the United 
States. Washington was born February 22, 1732; died 1799. He is honored for 
his efforts to create a new nation dedicated to the rights of the people. 
Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the third Monday in 
February. (Monday, February 20, 2023) 
 
  
 
Originally part of court statutes to observe these days and was enacted for 
the schools on June 27, 1923, from the 1923 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, 
section 20. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

George Washington's Birthday - 2025

Wisconsin Public School Observance Day honoring the Feb. 15, 1820, birth of 
Susan B. Anthony, an early suffragist, who organized campaigns across the 
United States advocating for women's right to vote, get an education, and own 
property. In 1872, she voted in a federal election and was arrested, tried, 
and fined for her action. In 1920, 14 years after her death, the 19th 
Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by three-fourths of the states and 
adopted, granting women the right to vote. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 15, 1976, from the 1975 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 204. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Clone of Susan B. Anthony's Birthday - 2024

Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the 16th president of the United 
States. Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky; 
assassinated 1865. Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the 
third Monday in February. (Monday, February 23, 2023) 
 
  
 
Originally part of court statutes to observe these days and was enacted for 
the schools on June 27, 1923, from the 1923 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, 
section 20. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday - 2025

This observance day commemorates the January 15, 1929, birth of Dr. Martin 
Luther King Jr. King was a civil rights leader, minister, and winner of the 
1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was assassinated April 
4, 1968. 
 
  
 
The federal holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January. (Monday, 
January 16, 2023) 
 
  
 
Enacted May 3, 1976, from the 1975 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 219. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2025

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute (Wis. Stat. sec. 
118.02). This observance day commemorates the end of major hostilities of 
World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Begun 
as Armistice Day in 1919, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation 
changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day, "a day dedicated to world peace," in 
1954. The day honors all veterans of the U.S. armed services. 
 
  
 
When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it should be observed 
on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The federal holiday for 
2022 is Friday, November 11. 
 
  
 
Enacted June 12, 1929, from the 1929 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 160. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Veterans Day - 2024

Annual Meeting

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. The first 
expedition led by Christopher Columbus sighted land somewhere in the Bahamas 
on October 12, 1492. Columbus' voyages are recognized as the start of 
sustained contact between peoples in the eastern and western hemispheres. The 
process of colonization that he began brought new forms of wealth to Europe, 
expanded the market for African slaves, and led to loss of land and lifeways 
for the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The federal holiday, Discoverers' 
Day, is celebrated the second Monday in October. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 30, 1929, from the 1929 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 51. 
 
Listed as Christopher Columbus' birthday in Wis. Stat. sec. 118.02 Special 
Observance Days. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Christopher Columbus' Birthday - 2023

Fire Prevention Day

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Leif Erikson was 
born in Iceland and raised in Greenland. Norse sagas written 300 years after 
his death describe his explorations, around 1000 CE, of a land he called 
"Vinland." The location of Vinland remains uncertain, but it is widely 
believed to be on the North American continent. 
 
  
 
Enacted May 10, 1929, from the 1929 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 82. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Leif Erikson Day - 2024

Special Board Meeting

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the 
Janesville teacher and lecturer who was influential in the early women's 
movement and was president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union from 
1879 until her death in 1898. 
 
  
 
Originally part of court statutes to observe these days and was enacted for 
the schools on June 27, 1923, from the 1923 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, 
section 20. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Frances Willard Day - 2024

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Established to 
recognize those who suffered or suffer captivity in foreign countries while 
in active service with the U.S. armed forces. By statute, Wis. Stat. sec. 
118.02(17), the day is observed the Friday of the third week in September. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 24, 2002, from the 2001 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 100. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

POW-MIA Recognition Day - 2024

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the 
assets that make Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work. Falls on the 
Wednesday of the third week of September, as part of Wonderful Wisconsin 
Week. 
 
  
 
Enacted April 15, 1994, from the 1993 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 333. 
 
  
 
More information and educational resources are available on the Department of 
Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Wisconsin Day - 2024

Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the 
only native-born American known to have been executed by the Gestapo in Nazi 
Germany. Mildred Fish Harnack was born in Milwaukee in 1902. 
 
Enacted April 10, 1986, from the 1985 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 232. 
 
When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it should be observed 
on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. More information and 
educational resources are available on the Department of Public 
Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1]. 
 
 
[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days

Mildred Fish Harnack Day - 2024

A day to remember the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and to 
honor law enforcement officers and firefighters. If the day falls on a 
Saturday or Sunday, on a school day immediately preceding or following the 
respective day, the day shall be appropriately observed.