Seward's Day
Seward's Day is a legal holiday in the U.S.
state">U.S. state of Alaska. This holiday falls on the last Monday in March and commemorates the signing of the Alaska Purchase treaty on March 30, 1867. It is named for then-Secretary of State William H. Seward, who negotiated the purchase from Russia.
| Seward's Day | |
|---|---|
 Signing the Alaska Treaty of Cessation | |
| Observed by | Alaskans |
| Significance | Signing of the Alaska Purchase treaty |
| Date | Last Monday in March |
| 2023 date | March 27 |
| 2024 date | March 25 |
| 2025 date | March 31 |
| 2026 date | March 30 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Alaska Day |
It should not be confused with Alaska Day, which marks the formal transfer of control over Alaska from Russia to the United States.
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