Should Election Day Be a National Holiday?

A hot topic leading up to last Tuesday, and one which has continued to be discussed constantly, is the waiting lines many had to endure to exercise their right to vote.  Some say it was due to poor management by the states, who are responsible for running their own elections, and others believe it was a veiled form of voter suppression.  Now an old proposal is gaining steam in many corners: Turn Election day into a National Holiday.  Election Day barbecues?  Sounds fun, right?  And there's no doubt it would alleviate many voting day issues.  So the question is, why not?  Share your thoughts!