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Was Feb. 6, 2023 officially Ronald Reagan Day in Nevada?

By Esther Tsvayg on 02/09/2023

YES

On Feb. 3, Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 6, 2023, as Ronald Reagan Day in the State of Nevada. However, the day is not designated as a legal holiday or period of observance in the state.

Each year the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends requests to governors in all 50 states to issue a proclamation declaring Feb. 6 to be Ronald Reagan Day in honor of the late president's birthday.

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State of Nevada Ronald Reagan Day in Nevada

Nevada Legislature Holidays and Periods of Observance

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