SB 1394: State holidays: Cesar Chavez Day: Farmworkers Day.
This bill aims to improve the state's environmental protection efforts by enhancing the reporting requirements for conserving at least 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030. The bill would require the secretary of the natural resources agency to submit an annual report to the legislature, which must include sufficient information to accurately quantify newly conserved acreage and distinguish it from previously reported acreage. The report must also identify barriers to implementing the 30x30 goal and recommended actions to address these barriers. The report will be publicly accessible on the natural resources agency's internet website.
| Sep. 27, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 708, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 27, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 08, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6862.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 1.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 37220.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:37220.5.
(a) In addition to the holidays prescribed in Section 37220, public schools may be closed on April 10, known as “Farmworkers Day,” or the appropriate Monday or Friday following or preceding that date, if the governing board, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code, agrees to close schools for that purpose.SEC. 2.
Section 45203 of the Education Code is amended to read:45203.
All probationary or permanent employees that are a part of the classified service shall be entitled to the following paid holidays provided they are in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday: January 1, February 12 known as “Lincoln Day,” the third Monday in February known as “Washington Day,” the last Monday in May known as “Memorial Day,” July 4, the first Monday in September known as “Labor Day,” November 11 known as “Veterans Day,” that Thursday in November proclaimed by the President as “Thanksgiving Day,” December 25, every day appointed by the President, or the Governor of this state, as provided for in paragraphs (11) and (12) of subdivision (a) of Section 37220 for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday, or any day declared a holiday under Section 1318 or 37222 for classified or certificated employees. School recesses during the Christmas, Easter, and mid-February periods shall not be considered holidays for classified employees who are normally required to work during that period. However, this shall not be construed as affecting vacation rights specified in this section. For purposes of this section, “appointed by the President” includes the President signing into law legislation that creates a nationwide federal holiday, including the legal public holidays listed in subsection (a) of Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code, but does not include Columbus Day. This definition is declaratory of existing law.SEC. 2.5.
Section 45203 of the Education Code is amended to read:45203.
All probationary or permanent employees that are a part of the classified service shall be entitled to the following paid holidays provided they are in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday: January 1, February 12 known as “Lincoln Day,” the third Monday in February known as “Washington Day,” the last Monday in May known as “Memorial Day,” July 4, the first Monday in September known as “Labor Day,” November 11 known as “Veterans Day,” that Thursday in November proclaimed by the President as “Thanksgiving Day,” December 25, every day appointed by the President, or the Governor of this state, as provided for in paragraphs (11) and (12) of subdivision (a) of Section 37220 for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday, or any day declared a holiday under Section 1318 or 37222 for classified or certificated employees. School recesses during the Christmas, Easter, and mid-February periods shall not be considered holidays for classified employees who are normally required to work during that period. However, this shall not be construed as affecting vacation rights specified in this section. For purposes of this section, “appointed by the President” includes the President signing into law legislation that creates a nationwide federal holiday, including the legal public holidays listed in subsection (a) of Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code, but does not include Columbus Day. This definition is declaratory of existing law.SEC. 3.
Section 79020 of the Education Code is amended to read:79020.
Except as otherwise provided, the community colleges shall continue in session or close on specified holidays as follows:SEC. 3.5.
Section 79020 of the Education Code is amended to read:79020.
Except as otherwise provided, the community colleges shall continue in session or close on specified holidays as follows:SEC. 4.
Section 88203 of the Education Code is amended to read:88203.
(a) (1) All probationary or permanent employees who are part of the classified service shall be entitled to the following paid holidays if they are in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday:SEC. 4.5.
Section 88203 of the Education Code is amended to read:88203.
(a) (1) All probationary or permanent employees who are part of the classified service shall be entitled to the following paid holidays if they are in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday:SEC. 5.
Section 6700 of the Government Code is amended to read:6700.
(a) The holidays in this state are:SEC. 5.1.
Section 6700 of the Government Code is amended to read:6700.
(a) The holidays in this state are:SEC. 5.2.
Section 6700 of the Government Code is amended to read:6700.
(a) The holidays in this state are:SEC. 5.3.
Section 6700 of the Government Code is amended to read:6700.
(a) The holidays in this state are:SEC. 6.
Section 6701 of the Government Code is amended to read:6701.
(a) If January 1, February 12, April 10, July 4, September 9, November 11, or December 25 falls upon a Sunday, the Monday following is a holiday.SEC. 7.
Section 6717 of the Government Code is amended to read:6717.
The Governor shall annually proclaim April 10 as “Farmworkers Day.”SEC. 8.
Section 6731 of the Government Code is repealed.SEC. 9.
Section 19853 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.
(a) All state employees shall be entitled to the following holidays: January 1, the third Monday in January, the third Monday in February, April 10, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 25, the day chosen by an employee pursuant to Section 19854, and every day appointed by the Governor of this state for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.SEC. 9.1.
Section 19853 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.
(a) (1) All state employees shall be entitled to the following holidays: January 1, the third Monday in January, the third Monday in February, April 10, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 25, the day chosen by an employee pursuant to Section 19854, and every day appointed by the Governor of this state for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.SEC. 9.2.
Section 19853 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.
(a) All state employees shall be entitled to the following holidays: January 1, the third Monday in January, the third Monday in February, April 10, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 25, the day chosen by an employee pursuant to Section 19854, and every day appointed by the Governor of this state for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.SEC. 9.3.
Section 19853 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.
(a) (1) All state employees shall be entitled to the following holidays: January 1, the third Monday in January, the third Monday in February, April 10, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 25, the day chosen by an employee pursuant to Section 19854, and every day appointed by the Governor of this state for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday.SEC. 10.
Section 19853.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.1.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 19853, this section shall apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5.SEC. 10.1.
Section 19853.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.1.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 19853, this section shall apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5.SEC. 10.2.
Section 19853.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.1.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 19853, this section shall apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5.SEC. 10.3.
Section 19853.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:19853.1.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 19853, this section shall apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5.SEC. 11.
(a) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 45203 of the Education Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 2017. That section of this bill shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2027, (2) each bill amends Section 45203 of the Education Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 2017, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.