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 observing any of these religious traditions or holidays, please fill out the (Religious Accommodation Request Form), and give to your supervisor for notification.
| Date | Holiday | Religion |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
Gita Jayanti
An annual celebration to commemorate the day when Lord Krishna rendered his philosophical teachings. |
Hinduism |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
Bhodi Day
The Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) is said to have attained enlightenment. |
Buddhism |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Christian - Catholic |
| Saterday, December 12, 2026 |
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Commemorates the day on which the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared. |
Christian |
| Friday, December 4, 2026 - Saterday, December 12, 2026 |
Chanukah; Hanukkah Begins- This holiday celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. The holiday lasts 8 days.* |
Judaism |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 - Wednsday 15, 2026 |
Dhanu Sankranti
An auspicious day as per Hinduism mythology and occurs when the Sun enters the Sagittarius sun sign or the Dhanu Rashi. |
Hinduism |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas | Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 |
Celebrates the anniversary birth of Jesus Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ |
Christian-Protestant, Catholic
Christian -Orthodox |
| Saterday , December 26, 2026 |
Death of the Prophet Zarathustra The anniversary death of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith |
Zoroastrianism |
|
Saterday, December 26, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027 |
Kwanzaa
A week-long celebration honoring African-American heritage, culture, and family culminating in a feast and gift giving. |
Ethnic |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 |
Holy Innocents Day
Observed by Christians to remember the loss of the innocent male children who were executed in Bethlehem according to the Biblical narrative in the book of Matthew. |
Christian |
| December, 2026 - January, 2027 |
Ghambar Maidyarem Celebrates the creation of animals. |
Zoroastrianism |
| Saterday, August 15, 2027 | Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God | Christian- Catholic |
| Wednsday, January 6, 2027 |
Epiphany Visit of the Three Wise Men to see the Baby Jesus and his Baptism. |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
Theophany |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
Laylat al-Isra'wa al-Mi'raj* |
Islam |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 |
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji the 10th and final Sikhmaster. |
Sikhism |
| Thursday, Febuary 11, 2027 |
Vasant Panchami Festival to honor the advent of spring. |
Hinduism |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 - Saterday, January 23, 2027 |
Tu B'Shevat* |
Judaism |
| Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
Laylat al-Bara'a* |
Islam |
| Saterday, March 6, 2027 |
Maha Shivaratri Feast dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. |
Hinduism |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Nirvana Day |
Buddhism |
|
Saterday, March 6 - Sunday, March 7, 2027 |
Mahasivaratri (Shiv Ratri) |
Baha'i |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
Ash Wednesday First day of Lent and holy day of repentance and fasting. |
Christian |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 |
Sri Ramakrishan Jayanti Celebrates the birth of Sri Ramakrishna. |
Hinduism |
| Sunday, February7 2027 |
Ramadan Begins* Holiest month in the Islamic faith. |
Islam |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 - Saterday, May 1, 2027 |
Great Lent
|
Christian - Orthodox |
|
Monday, March 1, 2027 - Saterday, March 20, 2027 |
Nineteen Day Fast 19 day period of fasting before the Baha'i New Year. |
Baha'i |
|
Monday, March 22 - Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
Purim * |
Judaism |
|
Monday, March 22, 2027 |
Holi Spring Hindu Festival that is dedicated to Krishna. |
Hinduism |
|
Monday, March 8, 2027 |
Ramadan Ends |
Islam |
|
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
Eid al-Fitr* Islamic Holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. |
Islam |
| Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
Naw Ruz (Noruz) Seventh greatest festival, "New Day" is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Baha'i New Year. |
Baha'i |
| Thursday, Aprial 15, 2027 |
Ramanavami Celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the God Vishnu. |
Hinduism |
| Saterday, March 6, 2027 |
Laylat al-Qadr * |
Islam |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
Palm Sunday Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
|
Wednesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 29, 2027 |
Passover (Pesach) * |
Judaism |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
Holy Thursday Last supper with Jesus and his disciples. |
Christian |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Good Friday Crucifixion and death of Jesus. |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 |
Anniversary of the Founding of the Church Annual World General Conference of the Church. |
Latter Day Saints |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
Easter Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from death. |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
Holy Thursday Commemorates the institution of the Lord's Supper. |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 |
Holy Friday Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ. |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
Easter Sunday |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 |
Yom HaShoah* |
Judaism |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
Vaishakhi Agricultural festival, celebrating the harvest. |
Sikhism |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
Vaishakhi (Baisakhi) |
Hinduism |
|
Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
Ridvan Commemorates the 12 days that Baha'u'llah spent in the Garden of Ridvan. |
Baha'i |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Wesak (Buddha Day) Commemoration of Buddha's birth. |
Buddhism |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2026 |
Ascension of Jesus Celebration of Jesus' ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. |
Christian-Protestant, Catholic |
|
Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
Shavuot * Marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Passover. |
Judaism |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
Declaration of the Bab |
Baha'i |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
Pentecost Commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. |
Christian - Protestant, Catholic |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 |
Day of Arafah
|
Islam |
|
Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
Eid al Adha Islamic festival commemoration of Abraham's faith. |
Islam |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 |
Ascension of Baha'u'llah Anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha'i faith. |
Baha'i |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
Pentecost Commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. |
Christian - Orthodox |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji |
Sikhism |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
First of Muharram (Ra's al-Sanat Al Hijrayah)* |
Islam |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
Ashurah |
Islam |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith |
Latter Day Saints |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 |
Martyrdom of the Bab |
Baha'i |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 |
Tisha B'Av* |
Judaism |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 |
Pioneer Day |
Latter Day Saints |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
Dharma Day (Asalha Puja) |
Buddhism |
| 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 Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. |
Islam |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
Raksha Bandham Hindu festival to celebrate brotherhood and love. |
Hinduism |