California Overturns Order Recognizing Diwali as a Public Holiday

California overturns order recognizing Diwali as a public holiday

A court in California has struck down legislation that recognized Diwali as a state holiday, less than a year after the order came into force, according to the Hindu American Foundation. The state had recognized the festival as a public holiday in October 2025, amending sections of the Code of Civil Procedure, Education Code, and Government Code to grant state employees the option of taking paid leave on Diwali. It also authorized public schools…

Setback for Hindu Americans: California court strikes down state’s Diwali holiday law

US News: A California court has struck down parts of the state's landmark Diwali holiday law, less than a year after the festival was officially recognised as .

No Diwali Holiday In California As Court Strikes Down Governor Gavin's Order

The law did not make Diwali a mandatory paid holiday for everyone. It allowed eligible state employees to use paid leave and gave public schools and community colleges the option to close in observance of the festival.

California court reportedly blocks Diwali as state holiday

Less than a year after California officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, a court has struck down parts of the landmark legislation, according to the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), […] The post California court reportedly blocks Diwali as state holiday appeared first on AsAmNews.

US court ruling deals major blow to California’s Diwali holiday plans - The Canadian Media

IBNS-CMEDIA: Less than a year after California officially recognised the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, as a state holiday, a US court has struck down parts of the landmark legislation. Reacting to the ruling, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) said it is closely monitoring the case and will continue supporting Hindu Americans in California as

Judge blocks California Diwali holiday, citing religious language

A U.S. federal judge has struck down parts of California’s landmark Diwali holiday law over religious wording, leaving its future uncertain.