Bill > A06698

This bill amends the New York State General Construction Law to officially recognize Asian Lunar New Year as a public holiday. Specifically, the bill adds a new holiday to the existing list of public holidays, defining it as "the first day of the second lunar month after the winter solstice in the preceding calendar year." This means the exact date of Asian Lunar New Year will vary each year, as it is based on the lunar calendar, which is different from the standard Gregorian calendar. The addition of this holiday reflects the growing cultural diversity in New York State and provides formal recognition to an important celebration for many Asian communities. By making Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday, state employees will likely be entitled to a day off, and it will be treated similarly to other established holidays like New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Christmas Day. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6698