: Maximize Your California Holidays in 2025! Make 2025 your most adventure-filled year yet! Here’s how to make the most of California’s 11 public holidays by adding vacation days around them: 🪩 January New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1 Take off January 2-3 (Thursday-Friday) for a 5-day weekend (Jan 1-5). Start the year with snow adventures in Tahoe. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20 Enjoy a 3-day weekend (Jan 18-20). ⛸️ February Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17 Plan a 3-day weekend (Feb 15-17) exploring the slopes of Mammoth Lake. 🌺 March Cesar Chavez Day: Monday, March 31 Take March 28 (Friday) off for a 4-day weekend (Mar 28-31). Perfect for exploring the hundreds of blooming white calla lilies at Garrapata Beach, Big Sur. 🏞️ May Memorial Day: Monday, May 26 Enjoy a 3-day weekend and head to Yosemite National Park for the full waterfall experience. 🌊 June Juneteenth National Independence Day: Thursday, June 19 Take June 20 (Friday) off for a 4-day weekend (Jun 19-22). Head to Santa Cruz for a beach escape. 🎇 July Independence Day: Friday, July 4 Enjoy a 3-day weekend (Jul 4-6). Celebrate with fireworks in San Francisco or San Diego. 🚘 September Labor Day: Monday, September 1 Enjoy another 3-day weekend (Aug 30-Sep 1). Squeeze in the last summer vibes in Big Sur. 🍂November Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11 Take November 10 (Monday) off for a 4-day weekend (Nov 9-11). Explore the Eastern Sierras for fall colors, June Lake, and Convict Lake. Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27 Take November 29 (Friday) off for a 4-day weekend (Nov 27-30). 🎅🏼December Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25 Take December 26 (Friday) off for a 4-day weekend (Dec 25-28). Experience the magic of holiday lights in San Francisco & the Bay Area. What’s your favorite California destination. Let me know in the comments, and be sure to save this reel for your 2025 travel plans! Thank you to my amazing audience & brands for the love, likes, and support in 2024. Can’t wait to share more travel ideas, wonderful businesses and beautiful destinations in 2025! #sfbayarea #bayarea #california #visitcalifornia #sf #sanfrancisco #igshareyourpassion