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AB-989 • 2026

State holidays: Native American Day.

State holidays: Native American Day.

Labor
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Sponsor
Ramos
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text states the holiday applies to state employees but does not explicitly mention local or county workers, so their inclusion remains uncertain based on this source alone.

Making Native American Day a Paid Holiday

This law makes the fourth Friday in September, known as 'Native American Day,' a paid holiday for state employees.

What This Bill Does

  • Confirms that the fourth Friday in September is called 'Native American Day'.
  • Makes this day a paid holiday for state employees.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State government employees

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify if local city or county workers must also get this paid day off.
  • The exact rules for how pay is calculated are described only as 'as specified' without further detail in the summary.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

State holidays: Native American Day.