Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.

SB 862 adds Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the third day of Diwali (along with existing holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Good Friday) to the list of optional holidays for state employees in Texas. This means state agencies may choose to close on these days, but they are not required to do so. The bill specifically designates the third day of Diwali as the observance date, not the entire festival period. It affects state government operations and employee scheduling, allowing agencies flexibility in observing these religious holidays. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.