Texas SB862 designates Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the third day of Diwali as optional holidays.
Texas SB862 amends the Government Code to expand the definition of "optional holiday" to include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the third day of Diwali. This change allows these religious observances to be recognized as optional holidays, aligning with existing recognition of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Good Friday. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
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