As soon as the war began, the creation of a pious and professional army to serve the English Parliament became his principal concern, and in 1645 he pushed for the formation of a standing army, with central funding and central direction.
In some cultures in the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical March equinox (varying between 19 and 21 March) is taken to mark the first day of spring, and the Northern solstice (around 21 June) is taken as the first day of summer. In other traditions, the equinox is taken as mid-spring.
Spring Break Friday, March 16, 2018 Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The number of annual holidays is determined by statute. A state employee is entitled to observe Yom Kippur, Cesar Chavez Day or Good Friday in lieu of any holiday or holidays on which the employeeâs agency is required to be open and staffed to conduct public business.