Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in California, United States 2026
California has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 12 nationwide and 0 that apply in California only.
Government-office holidays in California
Government offices and courts close; most private workplaces stay open.
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16Mon | Presidents' Day | 241 days ago |
| Mar 31Tue | Cesar Chavez Day | 198 days ago |
| Nov 27Fri | Day After Thanksgiving | in 43 days |
Nationwide, also in California
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Thu | New Year's Day | 287 days ago |
| Jan 19Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 269 days ago |
| Feb 16Mon | Washington's Birthday | 241 days ago |
| May 25Mon | Memorial Day | 143 days ago |
| Jun 19Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 118 days ago |
| Jul 3Fri | Independence Day | 104 days ago |
| Jul 4SatWeekend | Independence Day | 103 days ago |
| Sep 7Mon | Labor Day | 38 days ago |
| Oct 12Mon | Columbus Day | 3 days ago |
| Nov 11Wed | Veterans Day | in 27 days |
| Nov 26Thu | Thanksgiving Day | in 42 days |
| Dec 25Fri | Christmas Day | in 71 days |
Saturday and Sunday
Questions
Good to know
How many public holidays does California have in 2026?
California has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 12 that apply across United States and 0 that apply in California only.
Which public holidays apply only in California?
None in 2026: California follows the national list.