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New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 2586-a. Diwali as a holiday in the public schools of the city of New York

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, known as Diwali, is hereby made and declared to be a holiday in all the public schools in the city school district in the city of New York and such public schools shall not be in session on such day.

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