Working days · California
California has 251 working days in 2026.
For state government offices: 261 weekdays minus 10 state holidays. The federal calendar has 250, 1 fewer.
| Month | California holidays | Working days | Federal | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 20 | 20 | 160 |
| February | Presidents' Day | 19 | 19 | 152 |
| March | César Chávez Day | 21 | 22 | 168 |
| April | None | 22 | 22 | 176 |
| May | Memorial Day | 20 | 20 | 160 |
| June | None | 22 | 21 | 176 |
| July | None | 23 | 22 | 184 |
| August | None | 21 | 21 | 168 |
| September | Labor Day | 21 | 21 | 168 |
| October | None | 22 | 21 | 176 |
| November | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day | 18 | 19 | 144 |
| December | Christmas Day | 22 | 22 | 176 |
| 2026 | 10 days off | 251 | 250 | 2,008 |
These are the days state government offices close. Private employers set their own holidays, and a governor can add a day by proclamation.
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Questions
How many working days are in 2026 in California?
251 for California state government: 261 weekdays minus 10 state holidays on weekdays. That's 2,008 hours at eight a day.
Why is California different from the federal count?
California adds César Chávez Day and Day after Thanksgiving Day and stays open on Juneteenth and Columbus Day, so it has 1 more working day than the federal 250.
Which month has the most working days in California in 2026?
July, with 23. November has the fewest, 18.
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