The table below is a list of holidays in California for 2025. The next paid holiday for State of California employees is Wednesday, January 1 st for New Year’s Day. Enjoy the holiday! Click here for 2024 California State Holidays . 2025 State of California Employee Holidays Holiday Day New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20 Presidents' Day Monday, February 17 Cesar Chavez Day Monday, March 31 Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Independence Day Friday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 1 Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27 Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 28 Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 Notes On Holidays New Year’s Day – January 1 st Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 3 rd Monday in January President's Day – 3 rd Monday in February Cesar Chavez Day – March 31 st Memorial Day – The last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4 th Labo...