they like. In at least British Columbia, the decision to add this public holiday was due to the lengthy gap between the New Year's Day and Good Friday public holidays. Otherwise, Canadian provinces have a public holiday at least every other month. Family Day is unrelated to National Family Week, a campaign put on each October by the Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs. Israel In the 1990s, the last day of Shevat was declared Family Day () in Israel. South Africa After 1995, Easter Monday was renamed Family Day. United States Family Day is a state holiday in Nevada, celebrated on the day after Thanksgiving, i.e. the Friday following the fourth Thursday in November. American Family Day is a state holiday in Arizona and has been celebrated on the first Sunday in August since 1978. Uruguay In Uruguay, the public holiday on December 25 is officially known as Family Day () rather than Christmas, for the sake of secularism. Vanuatu Family Day in Vanuatu is celebrated annually on December 26, traditionally Boxing Day, as a day on which school and work are suspended to spend the day giving thanks for and enjoying time with one's family, often by engaging in civic and religious events and a festive meal. Vietnam Vietnamese Family Day () occurs on the 28th of June each year, having been established in 2001. Family-oriented activities and events are organised throughout the country, though it is not a public holiday. References Types of secular holidays February observances September observances October observances November observances December observances Holidays and observances by scheduling (nth weekday of the month) Christian festivals and holy days Family member holidays he:יום המשפחה