Washington HB1434 adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays.

Washington HB1434 amends state law to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays. These holidays, observed by the Islamic community, are now recognized alongside other state holidays. Employees of the state and its political subdivisions, excluding school districts and certain higher education employees, are entitled to these holidays as paid time off. The bill also modifies the rules for recognizing holidays that fall on weekends, ensuring employees receive appropriate time off.

Washington HB1434 adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays.

Washington HB1434 amends state law to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays. These holidays, observed by the Islamic community, are now recognized alongside other state holidays. Employees of the state and its political subdivisions, excluding school districts and certain higher education employees, are entitled to these holidays as paid time off. The bill also modifies the rules for recognizing holidays that fall on weekends, ensuring employees receive appropriate time off.