Seward's Day is a holiday observed in the United States of America state of Alaska. The holiday recognizes the signing of the treaty between the United States and Russia which sealed the U.S.'s purchase of Alaska from Russia. The day is named after the major proponent of the purchase of Alaska, William Henry Seward, the Secretary of State for President Andrew Johnson (and President Abraham Lincoln before). The signing of the treaty happened originally on March 30, 1867, though it is observed on the last Monday of every March. This is done so that the holiday never falls on a weekend, helping to keep a steady number of work days each year.

Most Alaska state offices are closed on Seward's Day.

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