California AB 2017 adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays

Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/17/26 - Introduced → 05/18/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

The bill provides state employees and students in public schools and community colleges the option to observe these religious holidays without loss of pay or attendance, provided they use existing leave credits.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State employees

Employees may elect to use existing leave credits to take time off for Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.

Public school and community college students

Schools are authorized to close on these holidays, which may impact academic calendars.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill designates Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, allowing state employees to use personal leave for these days and authorizing public schools and community colleges to close.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will schools be required to close on Eid?

No, the bill authorizes community colleges and public schools to close, but does not mandate it.

Do state employees get an extra paid day off?

Employees may elect to use 8 hours of existing vacation, annual leave, or personal holiday credit to take the day off.

Why It Matters

The bill provides state employees and students in public schools and community colleges the option to observe these religious holidays without loss of pay or attendance, provided they use existing leave credits.

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Discoveries

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Complex Conditional Enactment

The bill's operative status is highly dependent on the passage and order of enactment of three other bills (AB 2294, SB 1394, AB 1841).

AB 2294 SB 1394 AB 1841

Connected Entities

otherAdmission Day“Existing state holiday.”Map →

locationCalifornia“The jurisdiction where the state holidays are being established.”Map →

otherColumbus Day“Existing state holiday.”Map →

otherEid al-Adha“Religious holiday proposed for state recognition.”Map →

otherEid al-Fitr“Religious holiday proposed for state recognition.”Map →

otherNative American Day“Existing state holiday.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz30
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