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Schools should remain open in Indiana on Election Day since the day is not recognized as a state holiday in 2025.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Is Halloween a federal, state holiday?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
New in 2025: California makes Diwali an official state holiday
On Oct. 7, California became the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
While Diwali itself is not a federal holiday, several states, including Pennsylvania and Connecticut, recognize it as a state holiday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Is Halloween a federal, state holiday?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
New in 2025: California makes Diwali an official state holiday
On Oct. 7, California became the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
While Diwali itself is not a federal holiday, several states, including Pennsylvania and Connecticut, recognize it as a state holiday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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“State holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20holiday. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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