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Public holidays in California

United States

California observes 13 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.

Holidays in 2026

Date Day Holiday Type
January 1 Thursday New Year's Day Public
January 19 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day Public
February 14 Saturday Valentine's Day Observance
February 15 Sunday Susan B. Anthony Day Observance
February 16 Monday Presidents' Day Public
March 17 Tuesday St. Patrick's Day Observance
March 31 Tuesday César Chávez Day Public
April 5 Sunday Easter Sunday Observance
April 15 Wednesday Tax Day Observance
April 22 Wednesday Administrative Professionals Day Observance
May 10 Sunday Mother's Day Observance
May 19 Tuesday Malcolm X Day Observance
May 23 Saturday Harvey Milk Day Observance
May 25 Monday Memorial Day Public
June 19 Friday Juneteenth Public
June 21 Sunday Father's Day Observance
July 3 Friday Independence Day (substitute day) Public
July 4 Saturday Independence Day Public
September 7 Monday Labour Day Public
October 31 Saturday Halloween Observance
November 11 Wednesday Veterans Day Public
November 26 Thursday Thanksgiving Day Public
November 27 Friday Day after Thanksgiving Day Public
December 24 Thursday Christmas Eve Optional
December 25 Friday Christmas Day Public
December 31 Thursday New Year's Eve Observance

Other years

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does the United States have in 2026?
The United States has 13 public holidays in 2026.
What is the first public holiday in the United States in 2026?
The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
Which public holidays in the United States fall on a weekend in 2026?
1 of them: Independence Day.
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