Harry Truman Day in Missouri is a paid holiday for state employees honoring the birth of America's 33rd president May 8, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri.
Truman Day is celebrated on the nearest weekday if May 8 happens to fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
In addition to state offices, Cape Girardeau County administration offices are closed Monday as are state courts and driver's license examination offices.
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