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WA SB5106
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yasmin Trudeau
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AI Summary
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Adds Eid al-Fitr (first day of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar) and Eid al-Adha (tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar) to Washington's list of legislatively recognized days
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These days are recognized but not considered legal holidays, meaning they do not provide paid time off for state employees
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Both holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which shifts by approximately 10-11 days each year relative to the Gregorian calendar
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Passed the Senate 47-1 on February 26, 2025, and the House 68-29 on March 31, 2025; signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on April 8, 2025
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Effective date is July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st Substitute: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/8/2025