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California
Check public holidays and school term dates in California (CA), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in California is Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Public holidays in California (CA) 2026
Public holidays in California include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Presidents' Day and Cesar Chavez Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
Presidents' DayMonday, February 16
Cesar Chavez DayTuesday, March 31
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Independence DaySaturday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
School term dates in California 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for California in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtCalifornia school districts publish their own calendars. Use the official CDE school directory to reach your district calendar. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district's calendar through the California Department of Education directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district's calendar through the California Department of Education directory. Source