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CA AB2017

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Haney

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Eid al-Fitr (1st day of Shawwal in the Islamic lunar calendar) and Eid al-Adha (10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar) to the list of official California state holidays
  • Excludes both Eid holidays from designation as judicial holidays, meaning courts will remain open on these days
  • Authorizes public schools and community colleges to close on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha if the governing board agrees through a memorandum of understanding with represented employees
  • Requires schools to excuse student absences for observing Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, adding these to the list of mandatory excused absences
  • Allows state employees to elect to use 8 hours of vacation, annual leave, compensating time off, or personal holiday credit on Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha

Legislative Description

State holidays: Eid.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on G.O. and P. E. & R.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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