Hanukkah is an 8 day festival celebrating the rededication of the Jewish Holy Temple. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed.

Christmas is the annual Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. No examinations may be given and no assigned work may be required on this day – see the Policy on Secular & Religious Holidays for more information

This holy day commemorates Abdu’l-Baha, eldest son of Baha’u’llah and one of the central figures in the Baha’i religion. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed.

In the Baha’i religion the Day of the Covenant honors the Covenant of Baha’u’llah. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed.

The Jain holiday of Gyana Panchami celebrates knowledge and Jain holy texts.

This Baha’i holiday commemorates the birth of Siyyid ‘Ali Muhammad, known as the Bab (meaning “gate”), one of the central figures in the Baha’i tradition. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is also observed by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists

Navaratri, the “nine nights” festival, celebrates the Feminine Divine

The Mawlid holiday commemorates the birth of the prophet and is observed on the 17th day of Rabi al-Awwal by Shia Muslims. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed.

The Mawlid holiday commemorates the birth of the prophet and is observed on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal by Sunni Muslims. The holiday begins at sunset on the first date listed.