Landmark Achievement: Diwali in New York, USA Becomes Official School Holiday

New York City’s passage of the bill sets an example for school districts nationwide.

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar played a crucial role in advocating for the Diwali school holiday and gained support from various stakeholders.

Michigan recently introduced a bill to recognize Diwali, Vaishakhi, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid-Al-Adha, and Lunar New Year as state holidays.

Congresswoman Grace Meng has introduced a bill in the US Congress to make Diwali a federal holiday.

Washington DC already celebrates Diwali, and Pennsylvania has declared it a state holiday, but it is not yet a national holiday in the United States.

Diwali, an important festival for the South Asian community, will be officially recognized as a public school holiday if Governor Kathy Hochul signs the bill into law.

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the bill, which had previously failed in 2021 and 2022.

The New York state legislature has passed a bill to make Diwali a school holiday in the city.

Landmark Achievement: Diwali in New York, USA Becomes Official School Holiday | Landmark Achievement: Diwali in New York, USA Becomes Official School Holiday