California 2025: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about California 2025

Are these California state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. California may have additional state holidays (such as Lincoln's Birthday or Election Day) that are not shown here.

Does my employer have to give me federal holidays off?

Federal law does not require private employers to give time off or premium pay for federal holidays. Whether you get them depends on company policy or your employment contract.

How many federal holidays are there in California in 2025?

11 federal holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 20), Presidents' Day (Feb 17), Memorial Day (May 26), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 1), Columbus Day (Oct 13), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; California state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in California in 2025?

6 long weekends: Jan 18–20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 15–17 (Presidents' Day); May 24–26 (Memorial Day); Jul 4–6 (Independence Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labor Day); Oct 11–13 (Columbus Day).

How can I turn 2025 holidays in California into longer breaks?

Based on California's 2025 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jun 20) for 4 days in a row, Jun 19–22 (Juneteenth); Take 1 day off (Mon Nov 10) for 4 days in a row, Nov 8–11 (Veterans Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 28) for 4 days in a row, Nov 27–30 (Thanksgiving Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in California in 2025?

Christmas Day 2025 is Thu, Dec 25.