Days until the next California holiday
How many days until the next California holiday? The countdown below uses today's date in Pacific Time.
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Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
“Today” uses Pacific Time. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is not moved to a weekday; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. This page uses California state government holidays; private employers and banks may differ.
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Genocide Remembrance DayOptional | Same dayOptional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| JuneteenthOptional | Same dayOptional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Independence Day | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved: state employees receive 8 hours of holiday credit instead. | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Labor Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Native American DayOptional | Same dayOptional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| Christmas Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853; CalHR state holidays (2026)official | official |
| Holiday | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Presidents' Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Genocide Remembrance DayOptional | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved: state employees receive 8 hours of holiday credit instead. Optional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Memorial Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| JuneteenthOptional | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved: state employees receive 8 hours of holiday credit instead. Optional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Independence Day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | ||
| Labor Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Native American DayOptional | Same dayOptional holiday: taking it as holiday credit uses the personal holiday (Gov. Code § 19853(e)). | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Veterans Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Same day | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed | |
| Christmas Day | Not movedFalls on a Saturday. Not moved: state employees receive 8 hours of holiday credit instead. | Cal. Gov. Code § 19853secondary copy | computed |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next California holiday?
The countdown shows the next holiday and the five after it, using today's date in Pacific Time.
How many days until Christmas?
Christmas Day is on Friday, December 25, 2026 and Saturday, December 25, 2027; the countdown above counts the days from today.