(Feb. 11, 2011) Abraham Lincoln's birthday is tomorrow, Feb. 12, but because that is a Saturday it is observed in New Jersey the day before. However, for the first time, the state will be open despite the holiday observance, and next year the day no longer will be an official state holiday.
New Jersey state government has long shut down on Lincoln's Birthday, making it one of only five states to use a holiday to honor the 16th president, until now.
New Jersey is open for business. An exception is the Motor Vehicle Commission inspection stations, which are privately operated and will be closed Friday and Saturday in observance of the Lincoln's Birthday holiday.
Lincoln's Birthday is not a federal holiday.
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