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List of U.S. States Recognizing Diwali as an Official Holiday
Pennsylvania has made history as the first U.S. state to officially declare Diwali a public holiday, acknowledging the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival with bipartisan support. Signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro following its passage in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 9, 2024, this new measure designates Diwali to be celebrated annually on the 15th day of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, with the first official observance spanning October 31 to November 1, 2
List of U.S. States Recognizing Diwali as an Official Holiday
Pennsylvania has made history as the first U.S. state to officially declare Diwali a public holiday, acknowledging the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival with bipartisan support. Signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro following its passage in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 9, 2024, this new measure designates Diwali to be celebrated annually on the 15th day of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, with the first official observance spanning October 31 to November 1, 2









