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It's not a day off at all, ever.
It is just a declaration that it is a day of note. Schools are encouraged (though not required, I don't think) to use it as an educational opportunity.
Looking through the education code, the following holidays are recognized:
New Years Day (January 1) - Schools closed.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (mid-January) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.
Lincoln Day (mid-February) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.
Susan B. Anthony Day (February 15) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Washington Day (late-February) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.'
Black American Day (March 5) - (in honor of Crispus Attucks) Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Luther Burbank Day (March 11) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Ceasr Chaves Day (March 31) - Schools may close if the individual district decides to.
California Poppy Day (April 6) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
John Muir Day (April 21) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
Teacher Day (mid-May) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
Memorial Day (late May) - Schools closed.
4th of July (July 4) - Schools closed.
Labor Day (early September) - Schools closed.
Constitution Day (September 17) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Native American Day (late September) - Schools may close if the individual district decides to.
Veterans Day (November 11) - Schools closed.
Thanksgiving (late November) - Schools closed.
Christmas (December 25) - Schools closed.
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