Archive · 13 Sep 2025
California Officially Recognizes Diwali as State Holiday
California has made Diwali, a Hindu festival, an official state holiday!
This means schools and community colleges can close on Diwali.
State workers can also choose to take paid time off.
The bill, called AB 268, was passed by both the Assembly and Senate.
This is a big step forward in recognizing and celebrating this important cultural event.
California officially recognizes Diwali as a state holiday.
The legislation is called the AB 268 Bill.
The bill allows community colleges and public schools to close on Diwali.
State employees can take paid time off for Diwali.
The bill was passed by both the Assembly and Senate.
- Who
- California State Legislature
- What
- Passed a bill recognizing Diwali as a state holiday
- When
- Passed in September 2025
- Where
- California
- Why
- To officially recognize Diwali as a state holiday.
- Event
- Diwali recognized as a state holiday in California
- Legislation
- AB 268 Bill
- Status
- Passed by Assembly and Senate
- Effect
- Allows schools and colleges to close on Diwali
- Employee Benefit
- State employees can take paid time off on Diwali