state holiday

noun

: an official holiday in a state but not nationally

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Dolores Huerta Day is not a state holiday, but the law calls for state officials and educators to highlight Huerta’s contributions to the civil rights movement. Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The city would also cancel events associated with the Cesar Chavez state holiday and instead identify ways to honor the farmworker movement, the statement said. Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 That day is a state holiday in California, where much of the UFW's historic victories took place, along with Minnesota and Washington. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The Democratic governor wouldn’t commit to making any changes to the state holiday. Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state holiday

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“State holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20holiday. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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