California · 2026
California state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
California state government offices close for 11 holidays in 2026, 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 | Thu, Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Closed | Closed |
| César Chávez Day | Tue, Mar 31 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Fri, Jun 19 | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4On a weekend, not moved | Weekend | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 12 | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving Day | Fri, Nov 27 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 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.
2026 in California, month by month.
11
State holidays in 2026
251
Working days for California state offices
+1
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does California have in 2026?
11. State offices close on 10 weekdays in 2026; Independence Day falls on a weekend and isn't moved.
Which holidays does California have that federal workers don't?
César Chávez Day (Tue, Mar 31) and Day after Thanksgiving Day (Fri, Nov 27).
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 2026 in California?
251 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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