Pennsylvania House Bill 93 Designates Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha

Original title: An Act providing for the annual designations and holiday observances of Rosh Hashanah Day, Yom Kippur Day, Eid al-Fitr Day and Eid al-Adha Day in this Commonwealth.

Last action · January 14, 2025: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 14, 2025Sponsors: Tarik Khan and 23 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania House Bill 93 officially designates Rosh Hashanah Day, Yom Kippur Day, Eid al-Fitr Day, and Eid al-Adha Day across the Commonwealth.

Why it matters

Establishes official state recognition for specific Jewish and Islamic holidays without altering employer paid leave mandates or creating mandatory legal holidays.

Who It Would Affect

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Not affected

Employers in Pennsylvania

Employers are not required by this act to provide paid leave or treat the designated days as legal or official holidays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill force employers to give paid leave for these holidays?

No. The text explicitly states that nothing in the act requires employers to treat the designated days as legal holidays or provide paid leave.

Which holidays are officially designated by House Bill 93?

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Jan 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 14, 2025

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