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New York Democrat Grace Meng Reintroduces Bill to Make Diwali a Federal Holiday
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Rep. Grace Meng of New York reintroduced legislation to designate Diwali as a federal holiday. Meng said the designation is "recognition that is long overdue." The bill would require federal offices and courts to close on Diwali and provide federal employees a paid holiday on that date.
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