California Officially Recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays

California has officially added two of Islam’s major religious holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, to the state’s list of recognized holidays.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, also known as the California Eid State Holiday Act, on September 27, 2026, formally establishing the two observances in state law. The governor’s legislative update specifically lists AB 2017 as one of the bills signed into law.

Under the new law, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are added to California’s state holiday calendar. The legislation also authorizes public schools and community colleges to close in observance of the holidays under specified arrangements. The law also provides flexibility for state and school employees to observe the holidays using existing leave or personal holiday provisions.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, while Eid al-Adha is associated with the annual Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God’s command.

The legislation was introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney and passed through the California Legislature before reaching the governor. The measure received final legislative approval in August before being sent to Newsom for his signature.

With the governor’s signature, California joins a growing number of U.S. jurisdictions formally recognizing the two Islamic holidays in law.