Interfaith Calendar
This calendar is not an exhaustive list either of religious traditions or the holidays observed in those traditions. It includes notable festivals and holy days that may require reasonable accommodations for students and employees. Every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate. Please note an asterisk "*" is marked next to some holidays because the dates associated with these holidays and traditions may be tied to the lunar calendar or to particular cultural patterns that vary by religion. If you are an employee observing any of these religious traditions or holidays and need an accommodation, please complete the (Religious Accommodation Request Form), and return it to your supervisor. Students who need an accommodation should refer to Florida Atlantic University Regulation 2.007 for instructions on how to submit their religious accommodation request.
| Date | Holiday | Religion |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
Dormition of the Theotokos |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
Sri Krishna Jayanti |
Hinduism |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Mawlid an-Nabi |
Islam |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
Raksha Bandhan |
Hinduism |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 |
Varalakshmi Vratham |
Hinduism |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 |
Krishna Janmashtami |
Hinduism |
| Friday, September 11, - September 13, 2026 |
Rosh Hashanah |
Jewish |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 |
Holy Cross Day |
Christian |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 |
Fast of Gedaliah |
Jewish |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
Vishwakarma Puja |
Hinduism |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 |
Yom Kippur |
Jewish |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 |
Sukkot |
Jewish |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 |
Hoshana Rabbah |
Jewish |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 |
Shemini Atzeret |
Jewish |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
Simchat Torah |
Jewish |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Mahalaya Amavasya |
Hinduism |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
All Saints Day |
Christian |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 |
All Souls Day |
Christian |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 |
Dhanteras |
Hinduism |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
Fast of the 9th of Av; Tisha B'Av |
Jewish |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
Diwali |
Hinduism |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Bhai Dooj |
Hinduism |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Birth of the Bab |
Baha'i |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
Birth of Baha'u'llah |
Baha'i |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 |
Yi Peng Lantern Festival |
Buddhist |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 |
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib |
Sikh |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 |
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib |
Sikh |
|
Friday, December 4, 2026 - Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
Chanukah; Hanukkah* |
Judaism |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
Gita Jayanti |
Hinduism |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
Bodhi Day |
Buddhist |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
Christian - Catholic |
|
Saturday, December 12, 2026
|
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe |
Christian
|
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
Dhanu Sankranti |
Hinduism |
|
Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
Christmas Eve |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Friday, December 25, 2026 |
Christmas Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Saturday , December 26, 2026 |
Death of the Prophet Zarathustra |
Zoroastrianism |
|
|
Kwanzaa |
Ethnic |
|
|
Holy Innocents Day |
Christian |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji | Sikhism |
| Tuesday - Wednesday, January 5 - 6, 2027 |
Laylat al-Isra'wa al-Mi'raj* |
Islam |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
Epiphany |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
Theophany |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 |
Nativity Orthodox |
Christian - Orthodox Christian |
| Thursday, January 14, 2027 |
Maghi |
Sikhism |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 |
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji the 10th and final Sikh master |
Sikhism |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 |
Pongal |
Hinduism |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2027 |
Feast of Epiphany |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 |
Mahayana New Year |
Buddhism |
| Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
Tu B'Shevat* |
Judaism |
| Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
Laylat al-Bara'a* |
Islam |
| Saturday, February 6, 2027 |
Lunar New Year |
Buddhism |
| Sunday, February 7, 2027 |
Losar/Tibetan New Year |
Buddhism |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
Ash Wednesday |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Wednesday, February 10 - Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
Lent |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Sunday, February 10 - Saturday, March 27, 2027 |
Ramadan Begins* |
Islam |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Nirvana Day |
Buddhism |
| Sunday, February 21, 2027 |
Magha Puja Day |
Buddhism |
|
Monday, March 1, 2027 - Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
Nineteen Day Fast |
Baha'i |
| Saturday, March 6, 2027 |
Laylat al-Qadr * |
Islam |
|
Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 7, 2027 |
Maha Shivaratri (Shiv Ratri) |
Baha'i |
|
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
Eid al-Fitr* |
Islam |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 |
Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti |
Hinduism |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 - Friday, April 23, 2027 |
Great Lent
|
Christian - Orthodox |
| Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
Naw Ruz (Noruz) |
Baha'i |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
Palm Sunday |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Monday, March 22, 2027 |
Holi |
Hinduism |
|
Monday, March 22 - Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
Purim * |
Judaism |
|
Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
Hola Mohalla |
Sikhism |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
Holy Thursday |
Christian |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Good Friday |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
Easter |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Monday, April 5, 2027 |
Annunciation |
Christian |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2027 |
Anniversary of the Founding of the Church |
Latter Day Saints |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
Vaishakhi (Baisakhi) |
Hinduism |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
Vaishakhi |
Sikhism |
| Thursday, April 15, 2027 |
Ramanavami |
Hinduism |
|
Wednesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 29, 2027 |
Passover (Pesach) * |
Judaism |
|
Wednesday, April 21 - Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
Ridvan |
Baha'i |
|
Tuesday, April 27 - Saturday, May 1, 2027 |
Ghambar Maidyozarem
|
Zoroastrianism |
| Thursday, April 29, 2027 |
Holy Thursday |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 |
Holy Friday |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
Easter Sunday |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
Yom HaShoah* |
Judaism |
| Saturday, May 15, 2027 |
Day of Arafah
|
Islam |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
Pentecost |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Tuesday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 17, 2027 |
Eid al Adha |
Islam |
| Thursday, May 20, 2027 |
Vesak (Buddha Day) |
Buddhism |
| Saturday, May 22, 2027 |
Declaration of the Bab |
Baha'i |
| Saturday, May 29, 2027 |
Ascension of Baha'u'llah |
Baha'i |
| Wednesday, June 6, 2027 |
First of Muharram (Ra's al-Sanat Al Hijrayah)* |
Islam |
| Thursday, June 10, 2027 |
Ascension of Jesus |
Christian-Protestant, Catholic |
|
Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 12, 2027 |
Shavuot * |
Judaism |
| Monday, June 14, 2027 |
Ashurah |
Islam |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2027 |
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji |
Sikhism |
| Sunday, June 20, 2027 |
Pentecost |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Sunday, June 27, 2027 |
Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith |
Latter Day Saints |
| Saturday, July 10, 2027 |
Martyrdom of the Bab |
Baha'i |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 |
Dharma Day (Asalha Puja) |
Buddhism |
| Saturday, July 24, 2027 |
Pioneer Day |
Latter Day Saints |
| Thursday, August 12, 2027 |
Tisha B'Av* |
Judaism |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |