Texas Scholar Calls for Removal of Confederate Heroes Day By Lakisha Lemons Austin SHARE AUSTIN, Texas – Confederate Heroes Day is a holiday celebrated in the South to honor confederate soldiers of the Civil War. In Texas, it falls on January 19 and is considered a state holiday. It’s a day many lawmakers have debated whether to acknowledge or remove from state calendars. It’s a heated conversation that’s gained even more traction following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. During those moments a viral photo was captured of a man holding a Confederate flag inside of the U.S. Capitol.