2026 Senate Bill 905

Holidays: other; Diwali; designate as a holiday.

A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state.

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Designates Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as an officially recognized holiday in Michigan, acknowledging its significance for Hindu and Jain communities.

Introduced in the Senate

April 21, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Sue Shink (D-14), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11) and Sam Singh (D-28)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations