Bill > SB5106

This bill amends the existing state law regarding legal holidays by adding two Islamic religious holidays to the list of recognized days: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These holidays, which are based on the lunar Islamic calendar and shift by approximately 10 to 11 days each year, will now be recognized in Washington state. Specifically, Eid al-Fitr (the first day of the tenth month in the Islamic calendar) and Eid al-Adha (the tenth day of the twelfth month in the Islamic calendar) will be added to the section of the law that lists recognized days. However, it's important to note that while these days are now recognized, they are not considered legal holidays for any official purpose, meaning state employees will not receive these days as paid time off. The bill maintains the existing provisions for state holidays and continues to allow employees two unpaid holidays per year for religious or cultural observances, providing flexibility for workers to celebrate important cultural and religious events.