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| Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 | New Year's Day | Observed globally | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. | history.com/topics/holidays/new-years |
| Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 | Gantan-sai/Oshogatsu | Shinto-Japan/globally | Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested | japan-guide.com/e/e2064.html |
| Jan. 6 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 6 | Epiphany (Three Kings Day) | Christian | nytimes.com/2018/01/06/world/epiphany-christmas.html | |
| Jan. 7 | Jan. 7 | Jan. 7 | Feast of the Nativity/Christmas | Orthodox Christian | nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-celebrate-christmas-january | |
| Jan. 5 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 6 | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Sikh | timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/festivals/ guru-gobind-singh-jayanti-2021-date-time-and-significance/articleshow/80343059.cms |
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| Jan. 14 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 14 | Makar Sankranti | Hindu | medium.com/smartfind-in/how-to-celebrate-makar-sankranti-c93b9a2f90cc |
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| Jan. 16 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal government offices closed. State and local government, schools and other businesses may vary. |
nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day |
| Jan. 27 | Jan. 27 | Jan. 27 | Holocaust Remembrance Day | United States | ushmm.org/remember/international-holocaust-remembrance-day |
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| February | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | Black History Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. | blackhistorymonth.gov/ | ||
| Jan. 22 | Feb. 10 | Jan. 29 | Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) | East Asian Countries, Observed Globally | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. |
asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration
matadornetwork.com/read/tibetan-new-year-celebrations the-sun.com/news/2321385/countries-celebrate-lunar-new-year/ |
| Mar. 6 | Feb. 26 | Feb. 13 | Magha Puja | Buddhist | en.dhammakaya.net/activities/magha-puja-the-light-of-peace-ceremony/ |
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| Feb. 20 | Feb. 19 | Feb. 17 | President's Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal government offices closed. State and local government, schools and other businesses may vary. | history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day |
| Feb. 26–Mar. 1 | Feb. 26–29 | Feb. 25–28 | Ayyám-i-Há Baha'i (Intercalary Days) | Baha'i | bahai.ca/holy-days/ |
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| March | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | National Women's History Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. | womenshistorymonth.gov/ |
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| Mar. 1–19 | Feb. 27–Mar. 18 | Feb. 26–Mar. 17 | Month of Fast | Baha'i |
bahai.ca/ |
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| Feb. 18 | Mar. 8 | Feb. 26 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu | Fasting or other dietary restrictions may apply. | officeholidays.com/holidays/maha-shivratri |
| Feb. 27 | Feb. 14 | Mar. 5 | Ash Wednesday and Lent | Christian | Events should include dietary accommodations - dietary restrictions include animal products. |
cnn.com/ampstories/world/what-you-should-know-about-lent
independent.co.uk/life-style/ash-wednesday-when-shrove-tuesday-pancake-day-a9340161.html |
| Feb. 27 | Feb. 12 | Mar. 5 | Clean Monday and Lent | Orthodox Christian | Fasting or other dietary restrictions may apply. | |
| Mar. 16–17 | Mar. 23–24 | Mar. 13–14 | Purim | Jewish | Begins at sundown, includes an afternoon feast, less restrictive but observers may want time away. Events should accommodate Kosher dietary restrictions |
htime.com/5554508/what-is-purim/ |
| Mar. 17 | Mar. 17 | Mar. 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Roman Catholic | history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day |
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| Mar. 6–7 | Mar. 24–25 | Mar. 14–15 | Holi | Hindu | holifestival.org/ | |
| Mar. 21 | Mar. 19 | Mar. 19 | Naw Ruz | Baha'i, national/cultural holiday in Afghanistan, Albania, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. |
vox.com/culture/2018/3/19/17138516/persian-new-year-nowruz-explained |
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| Mar. 20 | Mar. 20 | Mar. 20 | Ostara/Alban, Spring or Vernal Equinox | Taoism, Wiccan, Pagan, Druid - Globally |
festival.si.edu/blog/2014/celebrating-spring-the-seasons-and-the-sun-in-china/ |
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| Mar. 6 | Mar. 24 | Mar. 14 | Tao-te Tien-tsun (High Pure One) |
Taoism | govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/201804/02/ WS5b788557498e855160e8f5ed/laozis-birthday-commemorated-in-lingbao.html |
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| Mar. 31 | Mar. 31 | Mar. 31 | Transgender Day of Visibility | Globally | transstudent.org/tdov/ |
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| April | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| Mar. 22–Apr. 21 | Mar. 10–Apr. 8 | Feb. 28–Mar. 30 | Ramadan | Muslim | Daily fasting—sunrise to sunset—occurs for the entire month. Schedules should be accommodated to allow followers to eat at permissible times. Events that offer food should accommodate Islamic dietary restrictions. |
history.com/topics/holidays/ramadan independent.co.uk/life-style/ramadan-2021-when-why-do-muslims-fast-a8898371.html |
| Apr. 5 | Apr. 4 | Apr. 4 | Qingming Jie (Tomb Sweeping Day) |
China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan |
Followers may want time away from work or school. |
thoughtco.com/tomb-sweeping-festival-687518 |
| Apr. 2 | Mar. 24 | Apr. 13 | Palm Sunday | Christian | calendardate.com/palm_sunday_2022.htm |
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| Mar. 30 | Apr. 17 | Apr. 6 | Ram Navami | Hindu | publicholidays.in/ram-navami/ |
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| Mar. 22 | Apr. 9 | Mar. 29 | Ugadi/Gudi Padwa | Hindu | hinduamerican.org/blog/5-things-to-know-about-ugadi |
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| Apr. 14 | Apr. 13 | Apr. 14 | Vaisakhi | Sikh | ||
| Apr. 4 | Mar. 24 | Apr. 12 | Memorial | Jehovah's Witness | jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/lords-supper/ |
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| Apr. 5–13 | Apr. 22–30 | Apr. 12–20 | Pesach (Passover) | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. Events should offer food accommodations -Kosher restrictions apply. |
myjewishlearning.com/article/passover-pesach-101/ |
| Apr. 7 | Mar. 29 | Apr. 18 | Good Friday/Holy Friday | Christian | Dietary restrictions may apply - meat is prohibited for some. | christianity.com/god/jesus-christ/what-s-so-good-about-good-friday.html |
| Apr. 9 | Mar. 31 | Apr. 20 | Easter | Christian | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events. Accommodations - Kosher restrictions apply. |
history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-easter |
| Apr. 20–May 2 | Apr. 21–May 2 | Apr. 21–May 2 | Festival of Ridvan | Baha'i | news.bahai.org/story/1166/ |
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| Apr. 14 | May 3 | Apr. 18 | Orthodox Good Friday | Orthodox Christian | Avoid deadlines and events. |
timeanddate.com/holidays/us/orthodox-good-friday christianity.com/god/jesus-christ/what-s-so-good-about-good-friday.html |
| Apr. 16 | May 5 | Apr. 20 | Pascha/Easter | Orthodox Christian | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events. Accommodations - Kosher restrictions apply. |
learnreligions.com/orthodox-easter-dates-700615 |
| Apr. 17–18 | May 4–5 | Apr. 24–25 | Yom HaSho'ah | Jewish | Holocaust Remembrance Day - Dedicated to those who lost their lives to the Holocaust. Begins at sundown. | myjewishlearning.com/article/yom-hashoah-holocaust-memorial-day/ |
| Apr. 22 | Apr. 10 | May 30 | Eid al-Fitr | Muslim | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events—especially on the first day—and allow time away as requested. Events should accommodate Islamic dietary restrictions. | history.com/topics/holidays/eid-al-fitr |
| May | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | Jewish American Heritage Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. |
jewishheritagemonth.gov/ |
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| monthlong | National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. | asianpacificheritage.gov/ |
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| May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | Beltane | Druid, Pagan, Wicca | beltane.org/about-beltane/ |
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| May 5 | May 5 | May 5 | Yom Ha'Atzmaut | Israeli National Holiday/Jewish | myjewishlearning.com/article/yom-haatzmaut-israel-independence-day/ |
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| May 5 | May 5 | May 5 | Día de la Batalla de Puebla/Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo) |
Mexico, Mexican Heritage |
history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo alcaldiacuauhtemoc.mx/dia-de-la-batalla-de-puebla/ travelandleisure.com/attractions/festivals/how-cinco-de-mayo-is-celebrated-in-mexico |
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| May 5 | May 23 | May 15 | Visakha Puja/Vesak/Buddha Day |
Buddhist | ||
| May 23–24 |
May 23–24 |
May 23–24 |
Declaration of the Báb | Baha'i |
bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-the-declaration-of-the-bab/ |
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| May 29 | May 29 | May 29 | Ascension of Baha'u'llah | Baha'i | bahai.us/ascension-of-bahaullah/ |
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| May 29 | May 27 | May 26 | Memorial Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. | history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history |
| June | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | Caribbean-American Heritage Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. | |||
| monthlong | LGBTQ+ Pride Month | United States | Events, celebrations and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history and culture. | cnn.com/2021/06/01/health/pride-month-2021-trnd/index.html |
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| June 22–23 | June 10 | May 31–June 2 | Dragon Boat Festival | China, and Chinese communities globally | smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-legends-behind-the-dragon-boat-festival-135634582/ |
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| May 25–27 | June 11–13 | June 1–3 | Shavuot | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. Events should offer food accommodations - Kosher restrictions apply. |
myjewishlearning.com/article/shavuot-101/ |
| June 5 | June 24 | June 9 | Pentecost | Christian | christianity.com/jesus/early-church-history/pentecost/where-did-pentecost-come-from.html |
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| June 19 |
June 19 |
June 19 |
Juneteenth | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal government offices closed. State and local government, schools and other businesses may vary. |
nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth |
| June 4 | June 23 | June 8 | Pentecost | Orthodox Christian | oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/ the-church-year/pentecost-the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit |
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| June 24 | June 24 | June 24 | Litha/Summer Solstice | Wiccan | wiccaliving.com/wiccan-calendar-litha-summer-solstice |
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| July | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | Independence Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. |
history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july |
| July 9 | July 9 | July 9 | Martyrdom of the Báb |
Baha'i |
bahaiteachings.org/remembering-the-martyrdom-of-the-bab/ bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-the-martyrdom-of-the-bab/ |
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| June 29 | June 16 | June 6 | Eid al-Adha | Muslim | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events—especially on the first day—and allow time away as requested. Events should accommodate Islamic dietary restrictions. |
history.com/topics/holidays/eid-al-adha |
| July 19 | July 6 | June 26 | Al-Hijra/Muharram | Muslim |
timeanddate.com/holidays/muslim/muharram-new-year newsweek.com/five-things-know-about-islamic-hijri-new-year-1115452 |
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| August | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| July 22 | Aug. 7 | July 27 | Thiru Aadi Pooram | Tamil, Globally | prokerala.com/festivals/aadi-pooram.html |
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| July 26–27 | Aug. 12–13 | Aug. 2–3 | Tisha B'av | Jewish | Fasting and mourning are common practice. | myjewishlearning.com/article/tisha-bav-101/ |
| Ashura | Muslim | Fasting is a common practice. | middleeasteye.net/discover/what-is-ashura-how-do-shia-sunni-muslims-observe |
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| Aug. 30 | Aug. 19 | Aug. 9 | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Hindu | hinduamerican.org/blog/5-things-to-know-about-raksha-bandhan |
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| Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Dormition of the Theotokos | Orthodox Christian | goarch.org/dormition |
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| Sep. 6–7 | Aug. 26 | Aug. 16 | Krishna Janmashtami | Hindu | Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. | timeanddate.com/holidays/india/janmashtami |
| September | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| Sep. 4 | Sep. 2 | Sep. 1 | Labor Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. | dol.gov/general/laborday/history |
| Sep. 9 | Sep. 9 | Sep. 9 | Chōyō-no-sekku (Double Ninth Festival) |
Japan/Buddhist/Shinto |
library.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/portals/0/edo/ tokyo_library/english/saijiki/autumn.html |
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| Sep. 29 | Sep. 17 | Oct. 6 | Mid-Autumn (Moon or Mooncake Festival) | Chinese National Holiday, Taiwan National Festival, celebrated throughout Asian countries, cultures and globally |
Government, academic and business closures in those countries that recognize this as a national holiday. |
tourmeaway.com/blog/culture/The-Mooncake-Festival-A-Mid-Autumn-Celebration-with-a-Chinese-Twist thoughtco.com/profile-of-the-chinese-moon-festival-4077070 theconversation.com/what-is-the-moon-festival-a-scholar-of-chinese-religions-explains-167090 |
| Sep. 15–Oct. 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month | United States | Several countries celebrate their independence from Spain within this month, including, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras on September 15, Mexico on September 16 and Chile on September 18. Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. | |||
| Sep. 15–17 | Oct. 2–4 | Sep. 22–24 | Rosh Hashanah | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. Events should accommodate Kosher dietary restrictions. |
history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history myjewishlearning.com/article/is-it-ok-to-do-this-on-rosh-hashanah |
| Sep. 21–29 |
Sep. 21–29 |
Sep. 21–29 |
Mabon (Autumn Equinox) | Wicca, Pagan |
bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-mabon/ learnreligions.com/all-about-mabon-the-autumn-equinox-2562286 |
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| Oct. 15–24 | Oct. 3–12 | Sep. 22–Oct. 2 | Navratri | Hindu | Fasting is common. Celebrations vary. | |
| October | ||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | LGBTQ+ History Month | United States | Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. |
ucf.edu/news/why-do-we-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-and-lgbt-history-month-in-october/ |
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| monthlong |
German American Heritage Month | United States |
Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. |
nationaldaycalendar.com/german-american-heritage-month-october/ |
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| monthlong |
Italian American Heritage Month | United States |
Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. |
nationaltoday.com/italian-american-heritage-month/ |
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| monthlong |
National Disability Employment Awareness Month | United States |
Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. |
dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam |
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| monthlong |
Polish American Heritage Month | United States |
Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. |
nationaltoday.com/polish-american-heritage-month/ |
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| Sep. 24–25 | Oct. 11–12 | Oct. 1–2 | Yom Kippur* | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. Events should offer food accommodations - Kosher restrictions apply. |
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| Oct. 23 | Oct. 11 | Oct. 29 | Chongyang (Double Ninth) Festival |
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Vietnam |
ichongqing.info/culture/festivals/past-and-present-of-the-chongyang-festival/ |
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| Oct. 24 | Oct. 12 | Oct. 2 | Dussehra/Dashain/Vijaya Dashami |
Hinduism, Nepal, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, and global communities |
Food, work and activity restrictions. Practices vary. | learnreligions.com/when-is-dussehra-1539428 |
| Sep. 29–Oct. 6 | Oct. 16–23 | Oct. 6–13 | Sukkot | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. | |
| Oct. 9 | Oct. 14 | Oct. 13 | Indigenous People's Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal government offices closed. State and local government, schools and other businesses may vary. | indigenouspeoplesinitiative.org/abolish-columbus-day |
| Oct. 11 | Oct. 11 | Oct. 11 | National Coming Out Day | United States | ||
| Oct. 6–8 | Oct. 23–25 | Oct. 13–15 | Shemini Atzeret | Jewish | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. |
myjewishlearning.com/article/shemini-atzeretsimchat-torah-101/ |
| Nov. 12 | Oct. 31 | Oct. 20 | Diwali (Festival of Lights) | Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, National Holiday India, Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Globally |
Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. | bbc.co.uk/newsround/15451833 |
| Oct. 26–27 |
Oct. 26–27 |
Oct. 26–27 |
Birth of Baha'u'llah/Twin Holy Days* | Baha'i | Significant work restrictions. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. |
bahaiteachings.org/celebrating-birthdays-bab-bahaullah/ bahai.us/bahai-house-of-worship-hosts-broadcasts-for-twin-holy-birthdays/ |
| Oct. 31 |
Oct. 31 |
Oct. 31 |
Samhain | Gaelic, Pagan, Wicca | history.com/topics/holidays/samhain#section_8 |
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| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| monthlong | National Native American Heritage Month | United States | Events, celebrations, and other activities in this month are dedicated to the memory, honor, and celebration of people who belong to this group and their contributions, history, and culture. | nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ |
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| Nov. 1 |
Nov. 1 | Nov. 1 | All Saints' Day | Eastern and Western Christianity |
christianity.com/church/church-history/all-saints-day-november-1.html cnn.com/2021/11/01/world/all-saints-day-2021-trnd/index.html |
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| Nov. 1 |
Nov. 1 |
Nov. 1 |
Día de los Muertos | Mexico, Mexican Heritage | history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead |
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| Nov. 11 |
Nov. 11 |
Nov. 11 |
Veterans Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal government offices closed. State and local government, schools and other businesses may vary. | va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp |
| Nov. 20 |
Nov. 20 |
Nov. 20 |
Transgender Day of Remembrance | Observed globally | Observed in memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. | glaad.org/tdor |
| Nov. 23 | Nov. 28 | Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Day | United States | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. |
history.com/topics/thanksgiving/ smithsonianmag.com/history/ |
| Nov. 24 | Nov. 29 | Nov. 28 | Native American Heritage Day | United States | Some Native American communities find this date disconcerting as it is shared with black Friday. |
wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/11/20/native-american-heritage-day oregonlive.com/politics/2013/02/ |
| Nov. 26 | Nov. 26 |
Nov. 26 |
Day of the Covenant | Baha'i | bahaiteachings.org/whats-day-covenant-bahais-celebrate/ |
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| Dec. 3–Dec. 24 | Dec. 1–Dec. 24 | Nov. 30–Dec. 24 | Advent | Christian | Observers may take part in fasting. | christianity.com/christian-life/christmas/what-is-advent.html |
| Nov. 27–28 |
Nov. 27–28 |
Nov. 27–28 |
Ascension of Abdu'l-Bahá Baha'i | Baha'i | bahai.org/abdul-baha |
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| Nov. 28–Jan. 6 |
Nov. 28–Jan. 6 | Nov. 28–Jan. 6 |
Nativity Fast | Orthodox Christian | Observers may participate in fasting or following other dietary restrictions. | holycrossonline.org/nativity-fast |
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| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Holiday/Observance | Group Affiliation | Considerations | More Information |
| Dec. 7–15 | Dec. 25–Jan. 2 | Dec. 4–12 | Hanukkah | Jewish | Significant work restrictions - academics/work not permitted. Avoid deadlines and events, and allow time away as requested. Events should offer food accommodations. Kosher restrictions apply and fried food (doughnuts, potato pancakes) are customary |
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| Dec. 22 | Dec. 21 | Dec. 21 | Dongzhi Festival | National holiday in East Asian countries, globally | Government, business and academic closures in East Asian countries and cultures. Observers may want time off from school or work to spend with family. This is nearly as important as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. |
xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/2020/12/winter-solstice-as-much-festivity-as-spring-festival |
| Dec. 21 | Dec. 21 | Dec. 21 | Yalda (Winter solstice) | Iran, globally | nytimes.com/2021/12/06/dining/yalda-winter-solstice-pomegranate.html |
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| Dec. 21–Jan. 1 |
Dec. 21–Jan. 1 |
Dec. 21–Jan. 1 |
Yule | Wicca, Pagan, Celtic | nationaltoday.com/yule/ |
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| Dec. 23 |
Dec. 23 |
Dec. 23 |
HumanLight | Humanists, globally | thehumanist.com/arts_entertainment/culture/ how-to-celebrate-humanlight-a-december-holiday-for-humanists-2/ |
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| Dec. 25 |
Dec. 25 |
Dec. 25 |
Christmas Day | Christian | U.S. Federal Holiday - Federal, state and local government office and school closures. Other entities and business operations may vary. | history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas |
| Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
Kwanzaa | African American, Pan African | ||
Please share your suggestions for updates and corrections.
We have done our best to include as many holidays, observances and celebrations as possible. Our world, community, and campus includes members of many groups and affiliations, and we really want this calendar to represent everyone of us. We also did our best to include information sources that were accurate and representative of those who celebrate. Despite our best intentions and efforts we may have overlooked a meaningful day or observance you celebrate and/or linked one of your celebration to outdated or inaccurate information. If so we sincerely apologize and welcome your feedback to make necessary corrections.