Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a legal and Famous state holiday in Texas. The day is celebrated to honor the U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson. After the death of Johnson, the Texas State Legislature created a legal state holiday every year to honor the president of the United States. The day is celebrated as a public holiday and most of the schools, businesses and institutions are closed on the 36th birthday of the President. The day calls for celebrations across the state and people are equally excited for many events and gatherings that are announced on the day to make it more special and memorable.  

Across Texas and other parts of United States, such as Washington D.C. there are many special programs, events and parties organized for people to celebrate the time together and make some lasting memories. The most remembering of the day till date is to recall the famous speech, including one about a “Great Society”, and the changes that took place across the nation during Johnson’s Presidency. Even in schools and institutions the preparation around the celebration starts week before the actual day and students are enthusiastic about all the events and activities that are prepared for the day. The agenda behind the celebration is to make them aware about the history and what all happened during Johnson’s presidency, so they are well aware about the history of the day.  

As it is a public holiday, then it can also be used to spend with family and friends. You can organize certain activities and discussions that can happen together and how the day can be made more eventful for everyone. You can also prepare certain traditional food and dishes that will take you back to the times when Johnson was ruling the state. So, just have a look at the date and day and start your planning for the celebration.