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Stargleamer

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4. True, but it's not a state holiday

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:28 PM

5 hrs ago

California government workers still have to go to work that day, and I believe public schools are still open that day.

It’s like Columbus Day—it’s a federal holiday but California government workers still have to report to work as it’s no longer a state holiday

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To be consistent then, they shouldn't celebrate it on his birthday (March 31st) anymore then Stargleamer 5 hrs ago #1

June 19th is a federal holiday. SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #3

True, but it's not a state holiday Stargleamer 5 hrs ago #4

It is. But far more recently than I thought. (Last June) SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #5

I stand corrected Stargleamer 2 hrs ago #6

You and I both. I was sure they had it as long as it has been a federal holiday. SSJVegeta 2 hrs ago #7

I work for the State in CA, I get the day off with pay obamanut2012 2 hrs ago #9

Farmworkers day is so much more meaningful SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #2

I am glad the Legs and Gavin did this -- it's the movement, not the man obamanut2012 2 hrs ago #8

I was living in San Francisco when they re-named Army Street to Cesar Chavez Blvd. pecosbob 1 hr ago #10