[concerned about politics]

and the fact that 90% of the people that would take that day off would take sick or vacation time. gov’t would still get its money for that day.

So just miss a day. Don't use a sick or vacation day.
Those who aren't salary will take the hourly hit, but the sacrifice is worth it.

[Mich Patriot]

I’m salaried, but I can take an unpaid day if I want to.