California Diwali State Holiday 2026: Public Schools and Employees to Observe
California Diwali state holiday 2026 announced: Public schools and state employees can celebrate, recognizing Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, promoting cultural inclusivity. 📰 California Declares Diwali a State Holiday: A Milestone for Cultural Inclusivity On October 6, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, officially designating Diwali—the Hindu “Festival of Lights”—as…