Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha become California state holidays, but courts stay open
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha join the list of state holidays but not court holidays. Public schools and community colleges may close on them under a labor agreement, and state workers may use their personal holiday credit on either day.
Who it affects
State workers, public schools, community colleges and their staff
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2017: State holidays: Eid.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.