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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7§ 6700 California State Holidays

§ 6700 California State Holidays

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§ 6700 California State Holidays

Key Takeaways

  • •These are the official holidays in the state where many people get the day off work or school.
  • •Some holidays are always on the same date, like July 4th or December 25th.
  • •Other holidays are on a specific Monday or Friday, like the third Monday in January for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
  • •Cities or counties can choose if they want to follow some of these holidays, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or Cesar Chavez Day.

Example

Your school is closed on the third Monday in February.

This is because that day is a state holiday, even if you don’t know its name. It’s a day off for many people.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6700 California State Holidays

(a) The holidays in this state are: (1) Every Sunday. (2) January 1. (3) The third Monday in January, known as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.” (4) The date corresponding with the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the third new moon following the winter solstice should an intercalary month intervene, known as “Lunar New Year.” (5) February 12, known as “Lincoln Day.” (6) The third Monday in February. (7) March 31, known as “Cesar Chavez Day.” (8) April 24, known as “Genocide Remembrance Day.” (9) The last Monday in May. (10) June 19, known as “Juneteenth.” (11) July 4. (12) The first Monday in September. (13) September 9, known as “Admission Day.” (14) The fourth Friday in September, known as “Native American Day.” (15) The second Monday in October, known as “Columbus Day.” (16) November 11, known as “Veterans Day.” (17) December 25. (18) Good Friday from 12 noon until 3 p.m. (19) (A) Every day appointed by the President or Governor for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday. (B) Except for the Thursday in November appointed as Thanksgiving Day, this paragraph and paragraphs (3), (4), and (7) shall not apply to a city, county, or district unless made applicable by charter, or by ordinance or resolution of the governing body thereof. (b) If this section is in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 792, Sec. 2.3. (AB 2596) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementresolutionordinancegovernornetlegislaturemartin luther kinglunar new year

Related Statutes

  • § 6701 Holiday Date Adjustments
  • § 8610 Local Emergency Planning Councils
  • § 8617 Mutual Aid Authority
  • § 8631 Emergency Mutual Aid Authority
  • § 8654.1 Disaster Financial Assistance Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6700.
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