César Chávez Day 2026
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About César Chávez Day 2026
César Chávez Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 31. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, March 30 off for a four-day weekend.
César Chávez Day, March 31, honors the farm labor leader 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.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
César Chávez Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 31, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after César Chávez Day 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Mon | Texas Independence Day | State holiday |
| Mar 2 | Mon | Casimir Pulaski Day | State holiday |
| Mar 3 | Tue | Town Meeting Day | State holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Begins | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tue | Evacuation Day | State holiday |
| Mar 26 | Thu | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day | State holiday |
| Mar 29 | Sun | Palm Sunday | Religious observance |
| Mar 30 | Mon | Seward's Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Date rule
- March 31 each year, César Chávez's birthday
- Observed date
- In California, following Monday if on a Sunday; holiday credit if on a Saturday
- Legal status
- California paid state holiday; optional in Texas and Colorado; federal commemoration
- Honors
- César Chávez (1927–1993), co-founder of the United Farm Workers
- State holiday since
- 2000 in California, the first state to adopt it
Frequently asked questions
What day is César Chávez Day in 2026?
César Chávez Day 2026 is on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Is César Chávez Day a day off in 2026?
César Chávez Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until César Chávez Day 2026?
César Chávez Day 2026 was 216 days ago, on March 31, 2026.