Politics & Government
May 17 Officially Declared "Bruce Lee Day" In California
The annual day of recognition honors Lee's impact on film, culture, and Chinese American history.
July 2, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
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According to Asm. Matt Haney, who authored the proposal, the annual day of recognition honors Lee's impact on film, culture, and Chinese American history, and makes him the first Chinese American commemorated with a day in California.
"To be the first Chinese American recognized this way is a testament to my father's enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to touch," said Shannon Lee, founder and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation and Lee's daughter.
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