California · 2028
California state holidays 2028, and when offices close.
California state government offices close for 11 holidays in 2028, 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 | Sat, Jan 1On a weekend, not moved | Weekend | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Closed | Closed |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 21 | Closed | Closed |
| César Chávez Day | Fri, Mar 31 | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Mon, Jun 19 | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 9 | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Sat, Nov 11On a weekend, not moved | Weekend | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving Day | Fri, Nov 24 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Mon, 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.
2028 in California, month by month.
11
State holidays in 2028
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 2028?
11. State offices close on 9 weekdays in 2028; New Year's Day and Veterans Day fall on a weekend and aren't moved.
Which holidays does California have that federal workers don't?
César Chávez Day (Fri, Mar 31) and Day after Thanksgiving Day (Fri, Nov 24).
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 2028 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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