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)
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Naw Ruz |
March 20-21, 2023 |
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Buddhist*
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Bodhi Day |
December 8
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Losar (Tibetan New Year) |
Tuesday, February 21 2023
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Vesak |
Friday, May 5 2023
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Christian |
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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 |
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Hindu* |
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Ganesh Puja |
Tuesday, September 19 2023
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Navratri |
October 15 - October 24, 2023 |
Diwali |
Sunday, November 12th, 2023
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Maakar Sankrantri |
Sunday, January 15 2023
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Shivaratri |
Saturday, February 18 2023
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Holi |
Tuesday, March 7 2023 |
Ram Navami |
Thursday, March 30 2023
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Hanuman Jayanti |
Thursday, April 6 2023
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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 |
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Jewish Holidays (holidays begin at sundown of the previous day) |
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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
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Chanukah |
December 7 - 15, 2023 |
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Vaisakhi |
Friday, April 14, 2023 |
Baha’i (holidays begin at sundown the previous day)
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Naw Ruz |
March 20-21, 2023 |
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Buddhist*
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Bodhi Day |
December 8
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