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Jefferson Davis's Birthday
June 2, 2025
Jefferson Davis's Birthday is observed as a state holiday in some parts of the United States, particularly in the South. Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The holiday commemorates his life and contributions to the Confederacy.
Table of Contents
- When is Jefferson Davis's Birthday?
- The History of Jefferson Davis's Birthday?
- What Do People Do on This Day?
- Jefferson Davis
When is Jefferson Davis's Birthday?
Jefferson Davis's Birthday is June 3, which marks his actual birthdate in 1808. The celebration in recent years is observed on the first Monday in June.
The following is the list of Jefferson Davis's Birthday.
Holiday | Date | Weekday |
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Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 1, 2020 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 7, 2021 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 6, 2022 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 5, 2023 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 3, 2024 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 2, 2025 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 1, 2026 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 7, 2027 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 5, 2028 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 4, 2029 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 3, 2030 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 2, 2031 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 7, 2032 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 6, 2033 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 5, 2034 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 4, 2035 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 2, 2036 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 1, 2037 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 7, 2038 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 6, 2039 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 4, 2040 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 3, 2041 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 2, 2042 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 1, 2043 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 6, 2044 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 5, 2045 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 4, 2046 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 3, 2047 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 1, 2048 | Monday |
Jefferson Davis's Birthday | June 7, 2049 | Monday |
The History of Jefferson Davis's Birthday?
Jefferson Davis's Birthday has a historical context tied to the post-Civil War era and the legacy of the Confederacy in the United States. Here's a detailed look at the history and evolution of this observance:
Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was the first and only President of the Confederate States of America, serving from 1861 to 1865 during the American Civil War.
After the Civil War, many Southern states sought to commemorate Confederate leaders and soldiers as part of a broader effort to preserve the "Lost Cause" narrative, which framed the Confederacy's fight as noble and justified.
Jefferson Davis's Birthday became one of several Confederate holidays intended to honor the leadership and sacrifices of those involved in the Confederacy.
Several Southern states (e.g., Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas) began observing Davis's birthday officially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over time, the observance of Confederate-related holidays diminished. Many states removed them from their calendars or replaced them with more inclusive celebrations.
Today, Jefferson Davis's Birthday is officially observed only in the State of Alabama.
What Do People Do on This Day?
While Jefferson Davis's Birthday remains an official holiday in a few states, its observance has largely faded or transformed into more private and localized commemorations. The way people observe Jefferson Davis's Birthday has evolved over time, and its significance varies depending on personal beliefs and regional traditions.
In states where Jefferson Davis's Birthday is recognized as a holiday, observances often included: ceremonies and memorials, reenactments of Civil War battles or events associated with Davis and the Confederacy, and some educational events such as lectures, museum exhibits, and Confederate history.
In modern days, activities are limited and often depend on local customs. In some states where Jefferson Davis's Birthday is a public holiday, the government offices and some businesses are closed. Some small community gatherings or historical society events may still occur in regions with strong Confederate heritage.
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was a prominent American political figure best known as the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865). His life and legacy remain controversial, as they are intertwined with the Confederacy's defense of slavery and secession from the United States.
He was born on June 3, 1808, in Kentucky, and grew up in Mississippi. He was raised in a planter family that owned slaves. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1828.
In 1845, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and served as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi multiple times (1847–1851, 1857–1861), gaining recognition as a strong advocate for states' rights and the expansion of slavery.
In 1861, after Mississippi seceded from the Union, Davis resigned from the U.S. Senate and was later elected President of the Confederate States of America.
After the Civil War, Davis was captured by Union forces in May 1865 and imprisoned for two years. He was released in 1867 without standing trial for treason.
He spent his later years writing and defending the Confederacy in his works, and passed away on December 6, 1889, in New Orleans, Louisiana.