Michigan Bill Designates Lunar New Year as Official State Holiday

Original title: Holidays: other; Lunar New Year; designate as a holiday.

Last action · April 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Stephanie Chang and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 908 designates the Lunar New Year as an official state holiday in Michigan, timed according to the Chinese calendar.

Why it matters

Changes only the official state calendar designation for Lunar New Year; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Michiganders of Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and other East or Southeast Asian origins

Their cultural holiday is officially designated as a state holiday.

Directly affected

State of Michigan

The state officially recognizes Lunar New Year in its statutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lunar New Year observed under this bill?

It is determined by the Chinese calendar as the second new moon after the , or the third new moon if an intervenes.

Does this bill change state funding or government services?

No funding or service changes are stated in the measure.

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

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Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
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Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG

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