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Civil Service

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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In 1883, Passage of. Pendleton Act. The Pendleton Act was signed into law, establishing a merit-based civil service system and marking the birth of the modern civil service in the United States

History

Passage of Pendleton Act. The Pendleton Act was signed into law, establishing a merit-based civil service system and marking the birth of the modern civil service in the United States

How It's Celebrated

Civil Service is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Thu
30 Sep
2022 Fri
30 Sep
2023 Sat
30 Sep
2024 Mon
30 Sep
2025 Tue
30 Sep
2026 Wed
9/30
2027 Thu
30 Sep
2028 Sat
30 Sep
2029 Sun
30 Sep

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