Monmouth County Officials Declare 9/11 As County Holiday, Will Close Offices

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Monmouth County offices will close on Sept. 11 after the Board of County Commissioners declared the day a County Day of Remembrance to honor those affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

This is the third consecutive year the commissioners have declared Sept. 11 as a County Day of Remembrance.

On Sept. 11, 2025, all county offices will be closed, giving employees the chance to “reflect on the tragic events and lasting impacts of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001,” Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone said.

“As a nation, we vowed never to forget those we lost on that day,” Arnone said. “I encourage everyone to take time to honor their memory — whether by attending a ceremony, visiting a memorial, thanking a first responder, or spending time with loved ones.”

The resolution to declare Sept. 11 a county holiday passed unanimously by the commissioners during their regular public meeting on June 26. It can be viewed here.

In addition to declaring the day a county holiday, the Board of County Commissioners is also calling on the federal and state governments to join them in making Sept. 11 a Day of Remembrance.

“During the County’s September 11 Memorial Ceremony in 2022, my fellow Commissioners and I called on our federal and state officials to make September 11 a Day of Remembrance,” Arnone said. “While we are disappointed that no action has been taken by either entity, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners remains committed to honoring the memory of those who perished by continuing this tradition here in Monmouth County.”

To see the full release from Monmouth County, you can click here.