A new state bill has made the Hindu holiday Diwali an official California state holiday. The bill, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, goes into effect Jan. 1. Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of ...

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, ...

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin ...

About 960,000 Indian Americans, making up one fifth of their nationwide population of 4.9 million, live in California ...

California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct.

The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp ...

SACRAMENTO, CA – California will officially celebrate Diwali as a state holiday, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 268 on October 6 — a move that has sparked joy and pride ...

California has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, enabling students and families to celebrate the festival without academic interruptions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 268, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), which officially designates Diwali as a state holiday. Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is ...

California will now formally recognize Diwali as a state holiday. This move allows public schools and state employees paid time off. The law, AB 268, takes effect in 2026. California joins ...