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CA AB2017
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Haney
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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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