Holidays in California, United States
2026 holiday calendar for California
January
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
public
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19
public
February
Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 14
observance
Susan B. Anthony Day
Sunday, February 15
observance
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 16
public
March
St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 17
observance
César Chávez Day
Tuesday, March 31
public
April
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
observance
Tax Day
Wednesday, April 15
observance
Administrative Professionals Day
Wednesday, April 22
observance
May
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10
observance
Malcolm X Day
Tuesday, May 19
observance
Harvey Milk Day
Saturday, May 23
observance
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
public
June
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19
public
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21
observance
July
Independence Day (substitute day)
Friday, July 3
public (substitute)
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
public
September
Labour Day
Monday, September 7
public
November
Halloween
Sunday, November 1
observance
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11
public
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26
public
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 27
public
December
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
optional
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
public
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31
observance
About California Holidays
This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in California, United States for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances specific to this region.
In California, regional holidays are an important part of the local cultural and social calendar. These may include holidays that are specific to this region and not celebrated in other parts of United States.
You can use the controls above to change the year or language of the holiday names. To see holidays for all of United States, use the back link at the top of the page.