The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.

This holiday is not observed by any known modern Jewish group today.

The two holidays are generally not observed by the general public or private businesses.

Most holidays are observed by both the public and private sectors.

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town.

Private employers also cannot be required to observe federal or state holidays.

In some cases, a holiday may only be nominally observed.

This holiday is not observed by granting time off work for federal employees.

The public, however, resisted the change and continued to observe traditional holidays.

In 1910 the government stipulated that the holiday would be observed on the same day throughout the nation.