San Francisco, California Civic Calendar — 2026

Federal holidays, state holidays, school year, election dates, and local civic events tracked by The San Francisco.

Jan 1, 2026
New Year's Day
PublicHoliday
Jan 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PublicHoliday
Feb 16, 2026
Presidents' Day
PublicHoliday
Feb 25, 2026
Chinese New Year Festival & Parade

The largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia, the illuminated nighttime parade is held on a weekend in late winter, with the date shifting to follow the lunar calendar. Held at Downtown & Chinatown (parade route from 2nd & Market).

Festival
Mar 8, 2026
Daylight Saving Time begins
Event
Mar 31, 2026
Cesar Chavez Day

California state holiday honoring the labor leader and civil-rights activist.

PublicHoliday
Apr 15, 2026
Tax Day (federal income tax filing deadline)

Federal income tax returns due. Extensions filable via Form 4868.

Event
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
PublicHoliday
Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth
PublicHoliday
Jun 25, 2026
San Francisco Pride Parade & Celebration

One of the world's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, SF Pride draws roughly a million people for a parade down Market Street and a Civic Center festival on the last weekend of June. Held at Civic Center & Market Street.

Festival
Jul 4, 2026
Independence Day
PublicHoliday
Jul 4, 2026
Stern Grove Festival

The nation's longest-running free outdoor music festival presents free Sunday-afternoon concerts in a eucalyptus-lined amphitheater from mid-June through mid-August. Held at Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave & Sloat Blvd.

Festival
Aug 11, 2026
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

A three-day music, food, and wine festival held annually in Golden Gate Park each August, it is the largest independently owned music festival in the United States. Held at Golden Gate Park.

Festival
Aug 17, 2026
California public schools start

Most California school districts begin the academic year in mid-August.

Event
Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day
PublicHoliday
Sep 9, 2026
California Admission Day

Marks California's 1850 admission as the 31st state.

PublicHoliday
Oct 4, 2026
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

A free three-day bluegrass and roots music festival that takes over Golden Gate Park each year in early October. Held at Golden Gate Park (Hellman Hollow).

Festival
Oct 12, 2026
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 1, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Event
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day

General election day in even-numbered years.

Event
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
PublicHoliday
Dec 25, 2026
Christmas Day
PublicHoliday

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About this calendar

This calendar combines federal holidays, state-specific observances for CA, civic recurring events (Tax Day, Election Day, DST), and seasonal events that affect San Francisco, California residents. It is updated annually as official dates are confirmed.

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