César Chávez Day, observed annually on March 31, commemorates the birthday and legacy of the civil rights and labor leader who championed the rights of farmworkers. While not a federal public holiday, it is officially recognized in several states and marked with various closures and commemorations.
The holiday, established as a federal commemorative observance by President Barack Obama in 2014, is recognized differently across the country. Some states close government offices and schools, while others honor the day without official closures.
Here’s what’s closed in key U.S. cities observing the holiday, according to local news outlets.
California
Los Angeles
Most Los Angeles city and county agencies will be closed on Monday, March 31, in observance of César Chávez Day. This includes:
- Los Angeles city offices and bureaus
- Los Angeles Public Library and Los Angeles County Library branches
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Department of Motor Vehicles
Public transit via LA Metro buses and subways will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
San Diego
In San Diego County, all public offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed. Several community centers will also shut their doors for the day, including:
- Fallbrook Community Center
- Lakeside Community Center
- Spring Valley Community Center and Gymnasium
- 4S Ranch Recreation Office
- Valley Center Community Hall
- Adams Park Pool
- Community teen centers
All county public health clinics will be closed as well. In the City of San Diego, libraries, recreation centers, pools and administrative offices will be closed. Curbside trash pickup and MTS transit services will continue as normal.
Colorado
Denver
Denver city offices will be closed on March 31 in honor of Chávez’s birthday. Closures include libraries, municipal courts, clerk and recorder offices, and motor vehicle title and registration offices…