Is Today a Holiday in California?
California observes federal holidays plus state-specific ones like Cesar Chavez Day.
Holiday Checker
❌ No, today (Monday, October 5, 2026) is not a holiday.
Next holiday: Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Answer for Monday, October 5, 2026 in the America/Los Angeles time zone.
Upcoming holidays in California
The next 12 dates on the official calendars this site tracks, counted from today.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day | public | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Federal Reserve closed (Columbus Day) | bank | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | public | 37 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Federal Reserve closed (Veterans Day) | bank | 37 |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving | public | 52 |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Federal Reserve closed (Thanksgiving) | bank | 52 |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | public | 81 |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Federal Reserve closed (Christmas) | bank | 81 |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | public | 88 |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Federal Reserve closed (New Year) | bank | 88 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | public | 105 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Federal Reserve closed (MLK Day) | bank | 105 |
Sources: OPM federal holidays