Gavin Newsom Declares Diwali A State Holiday
Posted By: ConservativeYankee, 10/9/2025 9:15:24 PM
California has designated Diwali — popularly known as the “Festival of Lights” — as an official statewide holiday. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, Assembly Bill 268, into law on Monday, which will go into effect in January 2026. First introduced by Democratic California State Assembly members Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel, it will authorize public schools and community colleges to close in observance of Diwali and also allow employees and students to take time off to recognize the holiday, according to the bill’s text.
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