Occupation Day

Occupation Day in the United States of Quentin is a federally-recognized holiday observed annually on August 5th, celebrating the workers and many jobs of the nation, and its overall economy. It is similar to Labor Day in a number of other nations, and nearly all businesses give their employees the day off on this holiday, with government employees having a mandated day off. Instituted by President Jonathan Redall in 1867, Occupation Day was created in response to the Industrial Revolution in the USQ, which began in the 1870's in the country and had its roots in the 1860's. The country was already relatively industrial, with railways and factories spread across the country, however in the 1860's the country rapidly expanded its factories and manufacturing sector, and also expanded its mining industry.

As a result of this industrialization, many more people were working outside the home, and the government recognized the importance of these workers to the overall economy and the competitiveness of the country in the global economy. The day was meant to keep these laborers happy, in addition to recognizing their importance. The day was not a holiday in any states before it was made a federal holiday, unlike other holidays in the country.

History

Industrial Revolution

Conception

Celebrations

As a result of Occupation Day being a federal holiday, all government employees have a mandated day off

International Confusion Over Name

Due to the day being called Occupation Day, there has been widespread confusion in other countries around the world about the holiday, as many are used to labor holidays being called Labor Day, or Worker's Day. As a result of this, many around the world believe Occupation Day in the USQ celebrates the occupation of Punctinaturalland during the Final Punctin Wars, or the occupations of the Megatridimensional Order and Paladinia in many past wars. This is not true, however, as Occupation Day celebrates the occupations of the country, and the workers who hold these occupations. There have been some petitions to change the name to Labor Day in the past, however the issue has not garnered much attention inside the USQ.