Alabama Day is celebrated every December 14 in Alabama to mark the state’s entry into the Union as the 22nd state. This observance was started by the Alabama Department of Archives and History along with the Alabama Department of Education. The holiday traces back to when Alabama was officially admitted on December 14, after the 1819 Constitutional Convention in Huntsville. Established by the Alabama Legislature in 1923, Alabama Day encourages residents to explore their state’s history and participate in its civic affairs. The day is mostly marked by educational activities, often organized by local schools for their students.