Religious Holidays Calendar

Saint Mary's Hall values its culturally and spiritually diverse community. As such, having a respectful awareness of world religions and holidays is important for mindful scheduling and inclusivity throughout the academic year. 

On this page, you will find a list of religious holiday observances for reference.

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If you have any questions regarding this working calendar, please contact our Interim Chaplain Rev. Dr. Fredricc Gerard Brock at fbrock@smhall.org.

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Date Holiday Religion
August 30 Krishna Janmashtami Hindu
September 6 - 8 Rosh Hashanah Judaism
September 9 Tzom Gedaliah Judaism
September 15 - 16 Yom Kippur Judaism
September 21 - 29 Mabon Pagan and Wiccan
September 27 - 28 Arba'een Islam
September 27 - 29 Shemini Atzeret Judaism
September 20 - 27 Sukkot Judaism
September 28 Simchat Torah Judaism
October 6 - 14 Navarati Hindu
October 14 Dussehra Hindu
October 19 Mawlid Islam
October 31 Samhain Pagan and Wiccan
November 1 All Saints Day Christian
November 2 All Soul's Day Chistian
November 4 Diwali Hindu/Sikh/Jain
November 6 Birthday of Báb Baha'i
November 7 Birthday of Baha'u'llah Baha'i
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Bahadur Sikh
November 28 - December 6 Hanukkah Judaism
November 28 - December 24 Advent Christian
December 14 Asara B'Tevet Judaism
December 16 - 25 Las Posadas Christian
December 21 - January 1 Yule Pagan and Wiccan
December 24 Christmas Eve Christian
December 25 Christmas Day Christian
December 26 Saint Stephen's Day Christian
January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic
January 1 Oshogatsu Shinto
January 6 Epiphany or Three Kings Day Christian
January 14 Maghi Sikh
January 14 Makar Sankrati Hindu
January 16 World Religion Day Baha'i
January 16 - 17 Tu BiShvat Judaism
February 1 Lunar New Year Buddhism
February 2 Imbolc Pagan and Wiccan
February 3 Setsubun Shinto
February 15 Nirvana Day Buddhism
February 16 Magha Puja Buddhism
March 2 - April 3 Lent Christian
March 2 Ash Wednesday Christian
February 25 - March 1 Festival of Ayyam-i-Ha Baha'i
March 1 Maha Shivarati Hindu
March 1 Lailat al Miraj Islam
March 16 Ta'anit Esther Judaism
March 17 Purim Judaism
March 18 - 19 Mid Sha'ban Islam
March 18 Holi Hindu/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain
March 19 Hola Mohalla Sikh
March 20 Ostara Pagan and Wiccan
March 20 Naw Rúz Baha'i/Zoroastrian
March 21 Feast of St. Joseph Roman Catholic
April 1 - 30 Ramadan Islam
April 10 Palm Sunday Christian
April 14 Maundy (Holy) Thursday Christian
April 14 Vaisakhi Hindu/Sikh
April 14 Mahavir Jayanti Jain
April 15 Good Friday Christian
April 15 - April 23 Passover Judaism
April 17 Easter Sunday Christian
April 24 Easter/Pascha (Orthodox) Christian
April 28 Yom HaShoah Judaism
April 29 Laylay al-Qadr Islam
May 1 Beltain Pagan and Wiccan
May 2 - 3 Eid-al-Fitr Islam
May 4 Yom HaZikaron Judaism
May 6 Yom HaAtzma'ut Judaism
May 8 Buddha's Birthday Buddhist
May 16 Vesak Buddhist
May 19 Lag B'Omer Judaism
June 3 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Sikh
June 4 - 6 Shavuot Judaism
June 5 Pentecost Sunday Christian
June 24 Litha Pagan and Wiccan
July 7 - 12 The Hajj Islam
July 9 Martyrdom of Báb Baha'i
July 9 - 13 Eid al-Adha Islam
July 16 Fast of Tammuz Judaism
July 25 Pioneer Day Mormon
July 30 Islamic New Year Islam
August 1 Lughnasadh Pagan and Wiccan
August 6 Tisha B'Av Judaism
August 15 Feast of Assumption Roman Catholic