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UT SB0193
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keven Stratton
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AI Summary
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Good Friday designated as a legal state holiday in Utah, with state employees receiving 4 hours of paid time off rather than the standard 8 hours for other holidays
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School districts, charter schools, and institutions of higher education required to prioritize scheduling school breaks to coincide with Good Friday and other state holy days, beginning with the 2027-28 school year
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State and local government entities must place high priority on approving employee requests for personal leave on state holy days, which include Holi, Lunar New Year, Easter Sunday, Eid al-Fitr, Passover, Vesak Day, Eid al-Adha, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, and Christmas
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"Washington and Lincoln Day" renamed to "Presidents' Day" in state code
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Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
State Legal Holiday Amendments
Government Operations (State Issues)
Last Action
Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/13/2026