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Religious Observances and Holidays

We recognize that the various religious traditions observed by our diverse student body include more holidays than can easily be included on a list. Not all holidays require students to miss class or reschedule assignments.

Moreover, we recognize that observances vary by tradition and country and, in some faiths, in accordance with the lunar calendar.

However, as a guide to faculty and students in the planning of their courses and assignments, members of the campus ministry have identified the dates of major religious holidays that occur when classes are being held during the academic year.

This list is neither all-inclusive nor a formal designation of religious holidays recognized by the University; it is merely an aid for planning purposes. 

Religious Holy Days and Holidays

Baha’i  (holidays begin at sundown the previous day)

 
Naw Ruz   March 20-21, 2023
   

Buddhist*

 
Bodhi Day

December 8

Losar (Tibetan New Year)

Tuesday, February 21 2023

Vesak

Friday, May 5 2023

   
Christian  
All Saints Day November 1
Epiphany (Orthodox)  January 19
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 23, 2023
Clean Monday (Orthodox) Monday, February 27, 2023
Good Friday Friday, April 7, 2023
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 9, 2023
Holy Friday Friday, April 7, 2023
Easter (Orthodox) Sunday, April 16, 2023
   
Hindu*  
Ganesh Puja

Tuesday, September 19 2023

Navratri October 15 - October 24, 2023
Diwali

Sunday, November 12th, 2023

Maakar Sankrantri

Sunday, January 15 2023

Shivaratri

Saturday, February 18 2023

Holi Tuesday, March 7 2023
Ram Navami

Thursday, March 30 2023

Hanuman Jayanti  

Thursday, April 6 2023

   
Islamic Holidays*  
Ramadan March 22 - April 21, 2023
Eid al-Fitr April 21 - 22, 2023
Eid-Al-Adha June 28 - 29, 2023
al Hijra July 18 - 19, 2023
Aashoraa July 27 - 28, 2023
Mawlid al Nabiy October 7 - 8, 2023
   
Jewish Holidays (holidays begin at sundown of the previous day)  
Purim March 6 - 7, 2023
Pesach April 5 - 13, 2023
Shavuot May 25 - 27, 2023
Tisha B'Av  July 26 - 27, 2023
Rosh Hashanah September 15 - 17, 2023
Yom Kippur September 24 - 55, 2023
Sukkot September 29 - October 6, 2023
Shemini Atzeret October 6 - 8, 2023
Simchat Torah

October 7 - 8, 2023

Chanukah December 7 - 15, 2023
 

 

Sikh*  
Vaisakhi Friday, April 14, 2023

 

Baha’i  (holidays begin at sundown the previous day)

 
Naw Ruz   March 20-21, 2023
   

Buddhist*

 
Bodhi Day

December 8

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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