Genocide Remembrance Day 2026
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About Genocide Remembrance Day 2026
Genocide Remembrance Day 2026 falls on Friday, April 24. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, April 26.
Genocide Remembrance Day, April 24, is a California state holiday that marks the start of the Armenian Genocide. State offices stay open; state employees may take the day by electing eight hours of holiday credit in place of their personal holiday, and school districts may close if they choose.
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 — open. Full what's-open guide →
Genocide Remembrance Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 24, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | April 24, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Genocide Remembrance 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 April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | State holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious observance |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Thu | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 20 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Tue | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, April 24, 2026
- Date rule
- April 24 every year
- Legal status
- California state holiday (Gov. Code 6700); optional for state employees; not federal
- Created by
- AB 1801 (Nazarian), signed September 29, 2022; first observed 2023
- State employees
- May elect 8 hours of holiday credit in lieu of personal holiday credit (Gov. Code 19853)
- State offices
- Open; courts and DMV keep normal hours
Frequently asked questions
What day is Genocide Remembrance Day in 2026?
Genocide Remembrance Day 2026 is on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Is Genocide Remembrance Day a day off in 2026?
Genocide Remembrance Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Genocide Remembrance Day 2026?
Genocide Remembrance Day 2026 was 192 days ago, on April 24, 2026.