How many days until César Chávez Day?
There are 149 days until César Chávez Day 2027 — Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets César Chávez Day on Wednesday, March 31, 2027, set by the rule: March 31. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
César Chávez Day is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. César Chávez Day, March 31, honors the farm labor leaedr who co-founded the United Farm Workers. It is a paid state holiday in California, an optional holiday in Texas and Colorado, and a federal commemorative day, but not a federal holiday with closures.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to César Chávez Day:
- 100 days to go — Monday, December 21, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- 30 days to go — Monday, March 1, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- 7 days to go — Wednesday, March 24, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Tuesday, March 30, 2027
César Chávez Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | 216 days ago |
| 2027 | March 31, 2027 | Wednesday | 149 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on César Chávez Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a federal holiday; regular mail delivery nationwide, including California. |
| Banks | Open | Banks follow the Federal Reserve calendar and keep normal hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Regular business day for federal agencies, including in California. |
| State and local government | Varies | California state offices, courts and DMV close; Texas and Colorado vary by agency; open elsewhere. |
Coming up after César Chávez Day
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until César Chávez Day?
There are 149 days until César Chávez Day, which falls on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before César Chávez Day?
There are 21 weekends between now and César Chávez Day on March 31 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is César Chávez Day a day off?
César Chávez Day is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.