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California Approves Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day

Officials cite her Imagination Library plus decades of philanthropy as the reason communities chose Sept. 25

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Dolly Parton performing on stage in a brightly embroidered outfit, singing into a microphone, Image 2 shows Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star is covered with flowers and tributes from fans
A sign inside the Fulton Street subway station reads 'Dolly Parton Street' as people make their way through the station in New York City on Aug. 26, 2026.

Overview

  • California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 931 this week, officially designating Sept. 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day in the state.
  • Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman‑Sigal proclaimed Sept. 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day for the borough, matching the same date chosen by other jurisdictions.
  • New York state senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Cooney introduced companion legislation to establish a statewide '9 to 5' day on Sept. 25, using the date as a numerical nod to Parton’s hit song.
  • Local groups and cities from New Orleans to Pennsylvania are planning memorial events, parades and fundraising efforts for Sept. 25 that will also support Parton’s Imagination Library programs.
  • Officials point to measurable philanthropy as the motive: the Imagination Library enrolls large numbers of children (reported figures include about 182,000 in California and over 170,000 in New York) and is a central reason leaders are formalizing the commemorations.