Los Angeles Public & National Holidays (2026)

A city in Southern California, Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second-most populous city in the United States. It is also called the City of Angels and remains an important cultural and financial center of Southern California.

Public holidays in Los Angeles are similar to those celebrated in the state of California and the rest of the United States.

When are public holidays in Los Angeles?

Which are the public holidays in Los Angeles?

New Year’s Day
Celebrated every January 1st, New Year’s Day commemorates the first day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This holiday is observed every 3rd Monday of January each year in commemoration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. He was an advocate for the civil rights movement in the United States.

Presidents’ Day
Celebrated in commemoration of George Washington’s birthday on February 22, 1732. He was the first president of the United States. The holiday is celebrated every third Monday of February.

Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day is a new holiday declared by former president Barack Obama and celebrated every March 31st. Cesar Chavez was a civil rights and labor movement activist.  It is a state holiday in California and other states.

Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is celebrated every second Sunday of May to honor all mothers.

Memorial Day
A federal holiday in the United States, Memorial Day or Decoration Day commemorates the armed forces members that died serving the country.

Father’s Day
The holiday celebrated every second Sunday of June honors fathers all throughout the country.

Independence Day
The United States was declared independent of British rule on July 4, 1776. The Independence Day holiday in Los Angeles is celebrated with parades, fairs, carnivals, reunions, fireworks, and baseball games.

Labor Day
A public holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day celebrates workers’ rights and contribution to the state.

Veterans Day
This holiday, which takes place every November 11th, honors military veterans who have served the United States Armed Forces.

Thanksgiving
Celebrated every 4th Thursday of November, Thanksgiving Day is a day to thank God for blessings. This holiday is held before Black Friday.

Day after Thanksgiving
This holiday is celebrated after the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Almost all employees in the US are also given a paid day off on this day.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day falls on December 25th of each year, celebrating the birth of Jesus.