Designate Kwanzaa as a public holiday in New York.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations; last step: cultural affairs, libraries and international relations postponed a decision on Oct 19, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote

Title

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to designate Kwanzaa as a public holiday in New York

Timeline

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Public hearing: Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.