California · 2025
California state holidays 2025, and when offices close.
California state government offices close for 11 holidays in 2025, including César Chávez Day and Day after Thanksgiving Day. They stay open on Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
Next state holiday:Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
| Holiday | Date | State offices | Federal offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wed, Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 20 | Closed | Closed |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 17 | Closed | Closed |
| César Chávez Day | Mon, Mar 31 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 26 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Thu, Jun 19 | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 4 | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 13 | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Tue, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 27 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving Day | Fri, Nov 28 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Thu, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
These are the days state government offices close. Private employers set their own holidays, and a governor can add a day by proclamation.
2025 in California, month by month.
11
State holidays in 2025
250
Working days for California state offices
Same
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does California have in 2025?
11. State offices close on 11 weekdays in 2025.
Which holidays does California have that federal workers don't?
César Chávez Day (Mon, Mar 31) and Day after Thanksgiving Day (Fri, Nov 28).
Does California close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on Juneteenth and Columbus Day, which are federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close those days.
How many working days are in 2025 in California?
250 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on California's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like César Chávez Day. State offices and state courts close.
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