Will schools be closed on Diwali in California this year? – The Times of India
California is set to officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday. On Monday, October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, designating the Hindu festival of lights as a statewide holiday beginning in 2026. The festival, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists across the globe,…