Calendars

June 2025

• Fireworks Safety Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June 1 through July 4 as Fireworks Safety Month.
   
• LGBTQ Pride Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June as LGBTQ Pride Month.
   
• National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month.
   
• National Safety Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June as National Safety Month.
   
• World Environment Day (6/5/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June 5th as World Environment Day.
   
• Eid al-Adha** (June 6–7, 2025)
  Eid al-Adha will be observed from the evening of June 6th to the evening of June 7th, 2025. Eid al-Adha, commonly translated as the Feast of Sacrifice, is the second of the two main Islamic holidays.
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  National Flag Week (June 8–14, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize June 8–14, 2025 as National Flag Week (36 United States Code 122).
   
• National Flag Day (6/14/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June 14 as National Flag Day (36 United States Code 110).
   
• Father’s Day (6/15/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize June 15, 2025 as Father's Day (36 United States Code 109).
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  Juneteenth (6/19/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize June 19 as Juneteenth. Juneteenth is observed each year, commemorating the emancipation of the enslaved African Americans back on June 19, 1865. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021.

July 2025

• July 4th (7/4/2025)
  July 4, 2025 is a public school holiday per California Education Code Section 37220. July 4, 2025 is also a state holiday per California Government Code Section 6700.

August 2025

• Children's Eye Health and Safety Month 
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize August as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month.
   
• National Immunization Awareness Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
   
• Women's Equality Day (8/26/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize August 26 as Women's Equality Day.

September 2025

• Library Card Sign-Up Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September as Library Card Sign-Up Month.
   
• National Preparedness Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September as National Preparedness Month.
   
• National School Success Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September as National School Success Month.
   
• Labor Day (9/1/2025)
  Labor Day is a public school holiday, per California Education Code Section 37220, recognized on the first Monday of September every year. It is also a state holiday per California Government Code Section 6700. The CDE will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
   
• International Literacy Day (9/8/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September 8 as International Literacy Day.
   
• California Admission Day (9/9/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September 9 as California Admission Day. California Admission Day is celebrated on September 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1850 admission of California into the Union as the thirty-first state.
   
• Patriot Day (9/11/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September 11 as Patriot Day. In the United States, Patriot Day, observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 people killed in the 2001 September 11 attacks. The flag of the United States is flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset (36 United States Code 144).
   
• National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September as National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15 (36 United States Code 126).
   
• Constitution and Citizenship Day (9/17/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day (36 United States Code 106). Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all American citizens.
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  Constitution Week (September 17–23, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize September 17–23 as Constitution Week (36 United States Code 108).
   
• California Native American Day (9/26/2025)
  From California Education Code Section 37220.7: (a) In addition to the holidays prescribed in Section 37220, public schools may be closed on the fourth Friday in September, known as "Native American Day," if the governing board, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code, agrees to close schools for that purpose. (b) On the fourth Friday in September, or if schools are closed on that date as specified in subdivision (a), on an alternate day determined by the governing board, public schools and educational institutions throughout (California) may include exercises, funded through existing resources, commemorating and directing attention to the many contributions that Native Americans have made to this country. The State Board of Education may adopt a model curriculum guide to be available for use by public schools for exercises related to Native American Day.
   
• Gold Star Mother's Day (9/28/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize Sunday, September 28, 2025 as Gold Star Mother's Day. Gold Star Mother's Day is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

October 2025

• California School Bus Safety Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as California School Bus Safety Month.
   
• Character Education Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as Character Education Month.
   
• Crime Prevention Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as National Crime Prevention Month.
   
• Filipino American History Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as Filipino American History Month.
   
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (36 United States Code 121).
   
• National Energy Awareness Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each October as National Energy Awareness Month.
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  Yom Kippur Begins** (10/1/2025)
  Yom Kippur begins at sunset on October 1, 2025 and ends at sunset on October 2, 2025.
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  Yom Kippur Ends** (10/2/2025)
  Yom Kippur ends at sunset on October 2, 2025.
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  Rosh HaShanah Begins** (10/3/2025)
  Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on October 3, 2025, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 5, 2025. On Rosh Hashanah, Jews celebrate God's creation of the world. Rosh Hashanah lasts for 48 hours, and it usually occurs during the month of September but this year takes place in October.
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  National Fire Prevention Week (October 5–11, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 5–11, 2025 as National Fire Prevention Week. It has been observed the week including October 9th since 1922.
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• Rosh HaShanah Ends** (10/5/2025)
• Rosh Hashanah concludes at nightfall on October 5, 2025.
  
  World Teachers' Day (10/5/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize October 5 as World Teachers' Day. This day was first created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Foundation (UNESCO) in 1966 and remains a holiday today, celebrated every year on October 5th.
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  Child Health Day (10/6/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 6, 2025 as Child Health Day (36 United States Code 105). Child Health Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October.
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  World Mental Health Day (10/10/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize October 10 as World Mental Health Day.
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  Week of the School Administrator (October 12–18, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 12–18, 2025 as Week of the School Administrator (California Education Code Section 44015.1). 44015.1. In observance of the importance of educational leadership at the school, school district, and county levels, the second full week in the month of October of each year shall be designated as "Week of the School Administrator". Schools, school districts, and county superintendents of schools are encouraged to observe the week with public recognition of the contribution that school administrators make to successful pupil achievement.
  
  Columbus Day (10/13/2025) 
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 13, 2025 as Columbus Day (36 United States Code 107). Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October and is not recognized as a school holiday in California.
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  Digital Citizenship Week (October 13–17, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 13–17, 2025 as Digital Citizenship Week. This event is one of many efforts in California to build capacity for students and families to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world. Digital Citizenship Week is recognized the third week of October each year.
   
• Indigenous People's Day* (10/13/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 13, 2025 as Indigenous People's Day. It is observed annually on the second Monday in October. Indigenous People's Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
  
  National School Lunch Week (October 13–17, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 13–17, 2025 as National School Lunch Week. The week beginning on the second Monday in October is recognized as National School Lunch Week. (36 United States Code Section 132).
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  White Cane Safety Day (10/15/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize October 15 as White Cane Safety Day (36 United States Code 142).
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  World Food Day (10/16/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize October 16 as World Food Day.
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  America's Safe Schools Week (October 19–25, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 19–25, 2025 as America's Safe Schools Week. America's Safe Schools Week occurs annually during the third full week in October, starting on Saturday.
   
• Diwali* (10/20/2025)
  Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.
   
• National School Bus Safety Week (October 20–24, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 20–24, 2025 as National School Bus Safety Week.
  
  United Nations Day (10/24/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize October 24 as United Nations Day.
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  Make a Difference Day (10/25/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize October 25, 2025 as Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day has been celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October since 1992.

November 2025

• California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize November as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.
   
• Good Nutrition Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each November as Good Nutrition Month.
   
• National Child Safety and Protection Month
  The CDE encourages you to recognize each November as National Child Safety and Protection Month.
   
• National Family Literacy Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize November as National Family Literacy Month. It's a celebration aimed at raising awareness and fostering family literacy by encouraging parents and guardians to read to their children.
   
• National Native American Heritage Month
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize November as National Native American Heritage Month. President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution in 1990 designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
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• Retired Teachers Week (November 2–8, 2025)
• The CDE encourages you to recognize November 2–8, 2025 as Retired Teachers Week. Since 1998, the California Retired Teachers Association has sponsored Retired Teachers Week as a way to not only spotlight members’ extensive volunteerism but to encourage others to do the same.
   
• National School Psychology Week (November 3–7, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize November 3–7, 2025 as National School Psychology Week. National School Psychology Week, sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists, is observed annually during the first week of November.
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• Veterans Day (11/11/2025)
  Veterans Day is a public school holiday per California Education Code Section 37220(8). The CDE will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
   
• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (11/14/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. This day honors Ruby Bridges, who in 1960 became the first African American student to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South, marking an important milestone in the Civil Rights Movement.
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• American Education Week (November 16–22, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize November 16–22, 2025 as American Education Week. American Education Week happens the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving.
   
• National Family Week (November 24–30, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize November 24–30, 2025 as National Family Week. National Family Week has been observed during the week of Thanksgiving since 1987.
   
• Thanksgiving Day (11/27/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize November 27, 2025 as Thanksgiving Day (California Education Code Section 37220). Thanksgiving Day is a United States national holiday celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November. All public schools and the CDE will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

December 2025

• National Special Education Day (12/2/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize December 2nd as National Special Education Day. National Special Education Day is dedicated to honoring the federal special education law instituted on December 2, 1972, and the students, teachers, and administration striving to make special education possible for special students.
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• Computer Science Education Week (December 8–14, 2025)
  The CDE encourages you to recognize December 8–14, 2025 as Computer Science Education Week. Computer Science Education Week is celebrated Monday through Sunday each year during the week of the 9th.
   
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (12/7/2025)
  The CDE encourages you to annually recognize December 7th as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (36 United States Code 129).
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• Hanukkah Begins** (12/14/2025)
  Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 14, 2025, and ends at sundown on December 22, 2025.
   
• Hanukkah Ends** (12/22/2025)
  Hanukkah ends at sundown on December 22, 2025.
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• December 25 Christmas* (12/25/2025)
  December 25 is annually designated as a public school holiday (California Education Code Section 37220).
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• Kwanzaa Begins* (12/26/2025)
  Kwanzaa begins annually on December 26.

* Dates denoted by an asterisk represent major religious and cultural holidays.

** Dates denoted by two asterisks indicate the observance of major religious holidays that begin at sundown preceding the first or only day.

Religious holidays are listed solely to increase awareness for schedulers and to minimize conflicts for all families, and not to endorse any particular religion, or belief or nonbelief in general. The omission of any major religious holiday is not intended. All religious convictions, as well as nonbelief, should be treated with fairness and respect.

Courtesy of CDE Calendar of Events