Indigenous Native American Day; declare the second Monday in October as.

HB 845 amends Mississippi law to officially recognize the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Native American Day" in the state's holiday calendar. This bill adds the day to the list of recognized observances (following Labor Day and preceding Veterans' Day) but specifies it is not a legal holiday requiring government office closures or paid time off. The change affects how Mississippi formally acknowledges Indigenous heritage, aligning with similar observances like Veterans' Day in public school activities. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter existing holiday schedules or funding.