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Proclamation 10280

Leif Erikson Day, 2021

This proclamation designates October 9, 2021, as Leif Erikson Day to commemorate the Norse explorer and celebrate Nordic-American heritage. It calls on Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, but imposes no binding obligations or policy changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 57005

Impact dates

  1. Leif Erikson Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2021 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating October 9, 2021 as Leif Erikson Day

Near term (90d)

  • Voluntary observance of Leif Erikson Day on October 9, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10280: Leif Erikson Day, 2021 · Executive Orders