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California recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official holidays
The US state of California officially recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as public holidays following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of the law in September 2026 through Assembly Bill 2017. The law authorizes government employees to use their leave for celebrations and allows public schools to close during the two holidays through local agreements, though it does not require private institutions or companies to do so. This decision represents a cultural acknowledgment of the importance of these two festivals while maintaining the continuity of public services. It comes after Washington State adopted both holidays in 2025, making California the second U.S. state to officially recognize these festivals as holidays.
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