Victory of Light! Diwali Officially Recognized as State Holiday in California – AB 268 Signed by Governor Newsom
SACRAMENTO, CA – October 6, 2025In a moment of immense pride for the Indian American and broader Hindu community, California Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) into law, declaring Diwali as an official state holiday. With this landmark move, California becomes the first West Coast state to
