California State Holidays

What holidays are celebrated in California?

Cesar Chavez Day is a state holiday in California. Who is Cesar Chavez and why is he important in California? Click each question below to reveal the answers to some questions about this holiday.

Who is Cesar Chavez?	He was a Latino activist who fought for better rights for farm workers.
Why is Cesar Chavez Day on March 31?	March 31 is Chavez's birthday.
Why is this day important in California?	California grows much of the fruit in the U.S. and has many farms, so Chavez's defense of farmer's rights made a big impact on the state.
How does California celebrate this day?	They hold celebrations to remember Chavez and his life.

California celebrates other state holidays, too. Use the slideshow below to learn more about them.

February 4th - Rosa Parks Day in script handwriting and a stamp featuring a picture of Rosa Parks.

February 4 is Rosa Parks Day to celebrate the civil rights leader. February 4 was her birthday.

February 15th - Susan B. Anthony's Birthday in script handwriting and a picture of Susan B. Anthony.

Californians also celebrate Susan B. Anthony Day on February 15, which is her birthday. Susan B. Anthony fought for women's rights.

May 22 is Harvey Milk Day in California. He was a gay right's activist.

Illustration of California's flag and the American flag with mountains in the background.

California Admission Day is celebrated on September 9 to commemorate the date in 1850 when California became a U.S. state.

Flag that reads, "HAPPY NATIVE AMERICAN DAY" with a picture of a Native American male next to it.

California's sixth state holiday is Native Americans' Day, which celebrates Native Americans as the first Californians.