Lee–Jackson Day was a state holiday in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, commemorating Confederate commanders, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.

[3] The original intent of Lee-Jackson day was to celebrate Confederate Generals Lee and Jackson, who had fought for their state of Virginia during the American Civil War.

Typical events included a wreath-laying ceremony with military honors, a Civil War themed parade, symposia, and a gala ball.

[9] During the 2010s, various Virginia municipalities chose not to observe Lee–Jackson Day, including Charlottesville, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Hampton, Newport News, Richmond, Winchester, and the Town of Blacksburg.

The Senate of Virginia voted in January to eliminate Lee–Jackson Day as a state holiday;[13][14][15] the legislation was passed a month later by the House of Delegates.