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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he has signed a bill on behalf of Assembly member Ash Kalra declaring Diwali a state holiday. In September, a bill named ‘AB 268’, declaring Diwali an official state holiday, was successfully passed by both houses of the California Legislature, on which Newsom’s final decision was awaited.

Now celebrate Diwali to the fullest

Assembly member Ash Kalra had said last month, ‘California has the largest population of Indian Americans and declaring Diwali as an official state holiday will send a message to the millions of Californians who celebrate it. It will help many people in our state full of diversity to adopt it. He said Diwali brings communities together with a message of goodwill, peace and a shared spirit of renewal. California should embrace Diwali and its diversity, not keep it hidden in the dark.

In which states is there Diwali holiday?

In October 2024, Pennsylvania became the first state to officially recognize Diwali as a state holiday, followed this year by Connecticut. In New York City, a holiday has been declared in government schools on Diwali. Community leaders and major immigrant organizations welcomed California’s announcement to declare Diwali a state holiday. Non-profit organization Indiaspora said the recognition not only reflects the vibrancy of Diwali, but also reflects the lasting impact of the Indian American community across the US. He said that this historic decision honors the generations of Indian Americans who have contributed to the development and success of California.