DelawareDelaware designates Diwali as an annual ceremonial day
Delaware recognizes Diwali each year on the date officially recognized by the Indian government, marking a festival celebrated by many Delawareans.
What it does
Delaware designates Diwali Day as a ceremonial day to commemorate each year, on the date officially recognized by the Indian government.
Argument forAnnual recognition could help Delawareans who celebrate Diwali feel the state sees and values their traditions.
Argument againstSome may find the recognition limited because the law does not specify particular events or time off for Diwali.
More detail
Delaware designates Diwali Day as a ceremonial day to commemorate each year. The designated date follows the day officially recognized by the Indian government: the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik. The designated day is the 15th day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Sep 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 19Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 26Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 26Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENTPassed House
- Mar 18Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- 2025
- Jun 17Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced