United States of America (California) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Secular holiday : Commemorates the day explorer Christopher Columbus first landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. It is celebrated on October 12 in many American countries, but the United States and Colombia celebrate it on the 2nd Monday of October
or, in many cities, celebrates and honors the Indigenous peoples of America and commemorates their shared history and culture paid holiday in Samoa, United States of America, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

Culture : Larry Itliong was one of the greatest labor organizers and leaders in California history. He was a hero not only to the Filipino American community, but for all Californians and Americans who fought and continue to fight for socioeconomic and racial justice

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Banks only : Formerly Armistice Day, is a holiday observed in honour of all those, living and dead, who served with U.S. armed forces in wartime. Armistice Day, the forerunner of Veterans Day, was proclaimed to commemorate the termination of World War I Some banks, post office and governement close, but businesses, more and more, remain open, as well as universities.

Sports events : Https://laautoshow.com/ 2024 edition confirmed

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Secular holiday : Many Americans take the following day off and enjoy a four-day holiday. The first formal celebration was held by an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who attempted to establish a settlement on Baffin Island, after failing to discover a northern passage to the Orient in 1576. The Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock held their Thanksgiving in 1621 as a three-day thank you celebration to the leaders of the Wampanoag Indian tribe and their families for teaching them the survival skills they needed to make it in the New World. The turkey tradition was introduced by Benjamin Franklin who made it a national symbol: quick runner, wary, sharp eyesight... The one-time holiday was declared by George Washington, whereas Abraham Lincoln elected the 4th Thursday in November.

Special Events : Day of sales and bargains

Banks only : Native American Heritage Day

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Catholic or protestant :

Secular holiday : Rizal Day : this is the first US city to declare December 30, the date of Dr. Jose P. Rizal's martyrdom, as a local holiday. in Carson City only

Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Culture : Www.psfilmfest.org lasts 11 days - 2025 edition confirmed

School holidays : Http://achieve.lausd.net
applies to the Los Angeles Unified School District
Beginning of school year starts one week later in Santa Monca/Malibu
2022 PISA ranking: #18 with a 489 score
Average class size: more than 26
Schooling is mandatory till age 18
number of instructional days and/or hours in the school year: 180/175 days - Kindergarten ~ 600 hours/Grades 1-3 ~ 840 hours/Grades 4-8 ~ 900 hours/Grades 9-12 ~ 1080 hours
Teaching languages: Spanish, English
schools may open on Saturday
school uniforms not required
QS Best Student Cities rating for San Francisco: #27
QS Best Student Cities rating for Los Angeles: #30
Stanford University: Times Higher Education #3/QS ranking #2/Shanghai (2023) #2

We carry confirmed dates till July 2026 (please check spring holidays)

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Sports events : Http://carlsbadmarathon.com/ 2025 edition confirmed

Secular holiday : Martin Luther King was a U.S civil rights leader and American clergyman. His non-violent demonstrations against racial inequality led to civil rights legislation. He was assassinated in 1968.

Culture :

Secular holiday : Unpaid holiday -- businesses may remain open