§ 6712 Native American Day Proclamation

Government Code·California

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•The Governor must announce Native American Day every year.
•It happens on the fourth Friday in September.
•This has been the rule since 1999.

Example

You check the calendar in September and see a special day marked.

The Governor made that day official as Native American Day, so schools or workplaces might do something to celebrate or teach about Native American culture.

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§ 6712 Native American Day Proclamation

The Governor shall proclaim annually the fourth Friday in September to be “Native American Day.” (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 637, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6712.

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