The table below is a list of holidays in California for 2026. The next paid holiday for State of California employees is Thursday, January 1 st for New Year's Day. Enjoy the holiday! 2026 State of California Employee Holidays Holiday Day New Year's Day Thursday, January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19 Presidents' Day Monday, February 16 Cesar Chavez Day Tuesday, March 31 Memorial Day Monday, May 25 Independence Day Saturday, July 4* Labor Day Monday, September 7 Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26 Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 27 Christmas Day Friday, December 25 *With July 4 falling on a Saturday, State employees will receive holiday credit Notes On Holidays New Year’s Day – January 1 st Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 3 rd Monday in January President's Day – 3 rd Monday in February Cesar Chavez Day – March 31 st Memorial Day – The last Monday in...