Diwali as US federal holiday? 19 lawmakers back fresh push
A group of Indian-American lawmakers supports legislation to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States. Congresswoman Grace Meng leads the initiative alongside 14 other representatives advocating for the recognition of Diwali. This legislation aims to promote cultural awareness and inclusion among…
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Times of India ·
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Diwali as US federal holiday? 19 lawmakers back fresh push
A group of Indian-American lawmakers supports legislation to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States. Congresswoman Grace Meng leads the initiative alongside 14 other representatives advocating for the recognition of Diwali. This legislation aims to promote cultural awareness and inclusion among…
Bill in U.S. Congress to recognise Deepavali as federal holiday, 19 lawmakers back proposal
If the Bill is passed by Congress, Deepavali would become the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Times of India and The Hindu. The Times of India published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hindu, 4 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: United States, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Diwali, Indian-American and Bill.
