The Feast of the Assumption is a holy day that marks the occasion of the Virgin Mary's bodily ascent to heaven at the end of her life.

This day is a celebration of the birth of the Prophet Mohammad.

The dates change each year.

This day is a celebration of the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana is the first of the season of High Holy days; it is a time of prayer, reflection, and services. For some Jews it is observed for two full days beginning in the evening. Others observe one day.

The dates change each year.

The Jewish day of atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with 25 hours of fasting and worship.

You might greet a Jewish person by saying, “Have an easy fast.”

The dates change each year.

Sukkot is the 7-day harvest-time holiday that commemorates the miraculous protections God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.

The dates change each year.

Shemini Atzeret means "Eighth Day of Assembly" and is celebrated on the eighth day of Sukkot, the Feast of Booths.

Simchat Torah means "rejoicing in Torah" and is celebrated on the day after Shemini Atzeret.

The dates change each year.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty and faith traditions, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.

The dates change each year.

Observation of the Solemnity of All Saints, which provides a day to honor the saints of the church. Roman Catholics commemorate those who are believed to have attained the beatific vision—those who now see God “face to face,” so to speak, in a fully redeemed state of being. The Orthodox mark this day on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

This is a five day Festival of Lights to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. You might extend a greeting by saying, “Wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity, and joy.”

The date changes each year.

One of the most significant festivals in Sikhism, this day celebrates the birth anniversary in 1469 of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the first Sikh Guru. You may greet a Sikh by saying, “Happy Gurpurab.” (Though a birthday, the date varies from year to year according to the Indian lunar calendar.

The dates change each year.

A national holiday with roots in Christianity celebrated with family gatherings and feasts to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

The dates change each year.

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation for the birth of Jesus Christ, observed in many Christian traditions. It marks the beginning of the new liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church. Themes of each week are hope, peace, joy, and love.

The start date changes each year but ends on December 24.

Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration duringg which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and ”rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

The dates change each year.

This feast day celebrates the Virgin Mary was conceived without sin. This is a Holy Day of obligation for Catholics.

Commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

This feast day celebrates the Virgin Mary's apparitions to St. Juan Diego in 1531 near Mexico City and the miraculous image left on his tilma as proof of her presence and message.

Commemorates the date that the Babylonians began their siege of Jerusalem which led to the destruction of the Temple (see II Kings 25:1-4).

The date changes each year.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a holiday with an obligation for Catholics to attend Mass.

This feast honors Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model for all human families, celebrating their life together and their mutual love and obedience to God, and highlighting the importance of family as a place of prayer and moral formation.

The date changes each year.

This day celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as Theotokos - "God-bearer" - as she gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God. It occurs on the eighth day of the Christmas season, marking the day she brought Jesus to the Temple for his circumcision in exemplary obedience and trust.

Night of Ascension; celebrates Isra and Miraj, or the Prophet Muhammed’s miraculous journey taken in one night.

A festival marking the sudden insight or “manifestation” to Gentiles (represented by the Magi) that Jesus was a divine figure, the Christ and long-awaited Messiah, as told in Matthew’s Gospel.

Orthodox Christians and Eastern traditions annually celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth. This date follows the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed in Western traditions.

This festival honors the birthday of Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh in 1666, the tenth and final Sikh guru who defended the rights of the oppressed. (Though a birthday, the date varies from year to year according to the Indian lunar calendar.) You may greet a Sikh by saying, “Sat Sri Akal,” which means, “blessed is the person who says God is Truth.”

The date changes each year.

Whereas Roman Catholics celebrate the Epiphany with the visit of the Magi on January 6, the Orthodox celebrate it as the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, seen as His manifestation to humanity as the Son of God, on January 19.

Akin to a Jewish Arbor Day or a Jewish New Year for trees and functions now like an environmental awareness day. It falls on the 15th of the month of Shevat each year on the Jewish calendar.

The date changes each year.

Night of rescue from hell fire; the Night of Forgiveness is a special occasion for Muslims to seek blessings and forgiveness; Allah decides the fate of individuals for the upcoming year on this night.

The date changes each year.

Commemoration of Saint Thomas Aquinas, an Italian Dominican friar and priest, theologian, and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Catholic theology and Western philosophy.

Commemorates the beginning of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and the arrival of spring. Celebrations can last 16 days, spanning the new year eve through the Lantern Festival.

The date changes each year.

Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

The date changes each year.

Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and prayer that opens the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter. “Have a blessed Lent.”

The dates change each year.

Celebrates the Paranirvana of Buddha—not his death, but release from karma and the cycle of suffering.

Celebrates a gathering that was held between the Buddha and 1,250 of his first disciples and the creation of an ideal community.

The date changes each year.

This is the night when Quran was sent down. Angels come down and cover the entire earth. Prayers are accepted and sins are forgiven during this night. Most Muslims stay up all night and fast during the day.

The date changes each year.

Honoring Shiva, a Hindu deity.

The date changes each year.

This period marks the successful end of the month of Ramadan. Muslims go for the mandatory congregational prayers in the morning. Large-scale celebrations are held across all the sects of Islam. It’s a public holiday in all Muslim countries.

The date changes each year.

Honoring the birth of Ramakrishna, a Hindu mystic and saint.

The date changes each year.

The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Great Lent is a 40-day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Holy Pascha, Orthodox Easter. “Have a blessed Lent.”

The dates change each year.

Commemoration of Queen Esther’s intercession to the King to save the lives of Jews living in Persia. “Chag Sameach” (Khaghsa-MAY-ach).

The dates change each year.

The Festival of Colors, the Festival of Spring, the Festival of Love is a celebration of the arrival of spring, the divine love of Radha Krishna, and the victory of good over evil.

The date changes each year.

The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.

The services that take place during the Triduum are:

• Mass of the Lord’s Summer (often referred to as Holy Thursday)
• Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
• Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord (Saturday evening, often referred to as Easter Vigil)

Sunday morning is Easter morning for both Protestants and Catholics.

The dates change every year.

This feast concludes the Octave of Easter and honors God's boundless mercy.

The date changes every year.

This feast commemorates the message delivered by the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, her willing consent to the will of God, and the Incarnation of Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Usually celebrated March 25 but moved due to Easter timing in 2027.

Commemoration of Bahá’u’lláh’s proclamation of his mission as God’s messenger. “Happy Ridvan” (REZ-von).

The dates change every year.

Passover honors the deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt. The first two days and last two days are observed as full holidays. There are dietary restrictions against leavened products (such as bread, pastries, pasta, certain legumes and more) during all eight days of the holiday.

Honors the emancipation of Jewish slaves from Egypt and the reception of the ten commandments. “Happy Pesach” (PAY-sockh) or “Chag Sameach” (Khagh sa-MAY-ach).

The dates change each year.

Liturgical feast day in honor of St. Joseph, Mary’s husband, a carpenter. Because of advancing the cause of workers, St. Joseph is the patron saint of social justice in Catholic faith and devotion.

Celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. “Happy Pascha.”

The date changes every year.

The Feast of the Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Ascension of Christ into Heaven.

The date changes every year.

Hajj, Muslim Pilgrimage to the City of Makkah, starts on the 7th day of Islamic month Dul Hajj. The event marks Muslim solidarity and unity and is a commemoration of the willingness of Prophet Abrahim to sacrifice his son Ishma’il in the obedience of Allah.

The dates change every year.

Celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit fifty days after Easter.

The dates change every year.

Known as the Islamic festival of sacrifice, this takes place the day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritual. This festival recalls Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

“Eid al Adha Mubarak!” (or, more simply, Eed moo-BAH-ruck).

The dates change every year.

Festival dedicated to the birth of the prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

The date changes every year.

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha.

The date changes every year.

Commemoration of God’s revelation of the Torah to Israel on Sinai. “Happy Shavuot” or “Chag Sameach” (Khagh sa-MAY-ach).

The date changes every year.

The day of the martyrdom of the Grandson of the Blessed Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him and 72 immediate family members. These are the days for the remembrance of the sacrifices that were made to uphold Truth and virtue.

The date changes every year.

Commemorating Guru Arjan Dev Sahib becoming the first martyr.

Honors the anniversary of the freedom granted to enslaved African Americans.

Celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit fifty days after Easter.

The date changes every year.

Liturgical feast day in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of apostles St. Peter and St. Paul.

Commemorates the beginning of Buddhism and the teachings delivered to Buddha’s original five disciplines, which is known as the “First Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma.”

The date changes every year.

A religious observance that commemorates the martyrdom of Al-Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad.

The date changes every year.

Memorial for the communal tragedies in Jewish history, and especially for the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE.

The date changes every year.

Honorary commemoration of the ancestors, whose spirits are thought to visit this world temporarily.

The dates change every year.

The Feast of the Assumption is a holy day that marks the occasion of the Virgin Mary’s bodily ascent to heaven at the end of her life.

Celebration of the birth of Krishna.

The date changes every year.