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California Adds Native American Day as Paid Holiday
California makes Native American Day a paid state holiday for workers.
In brief
California makes Native American Day a paid state holiday for workers. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making Native American Day a paid holiday for state workers effective September 2026. Originally reported by Sfgate.
New Paid Holiday
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1841 last week to make Native American Day a paid holiday for state workers.
Native American Day History
Native American Day became a state holiday in 1998 but was not a paid holiday until now.
Newsom's Apology
Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2115 to formalize an apology for harms committed by state and court officials.
Tribal Relations
Tribal Affairs Secretary Christina Snider-Ashtari said they improved tribal-state relationships over eight years.
Newsom's Statement
Newsom said legislation reflects California's relationship with Native tribes: remorse for violent beginnings, commitment to better paths, and pride in Native contributions.
The one thing
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making Native American Day a paid holiday for state workers effective September 2026.
