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UT SB0193

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keven Stratton

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • "Washington and Lincoln Day" renamed to "Presidents' Day" in state code

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Workforce Services3/4/2026
Rules3/4/2026
Revenue and Taxation2/12/2026
Rules1/23/2026

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