Missouri – In an act of gratitude and tradition, Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-15, granting state workers an additional Friday, November 29, 2024, the day following Thanksgiving, off. Serving in office since 2018, Governor Parson has frequently set this day as a holiday for state employees to spend more time with loved ones, therefore highlighting the administration’s dedication to work-life balance and the importance of family ties.