Holy Days of Our Traditions

The sacred days of the seven traditions of the Council. Each date is taken from the tradition’s own calendar and checked against a second source.

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November8 holy days

Each ring is one tradition. Each dot is that tradition’s holy days in a month, with the number of days inside. Choose a dot or a month to see the details below.

Month by month

Point to a holy day, or tap it, for its meaning, the greeting, and whether people may be fasting or away from work.

January

6JanEpiphanyChristianity
Epiphany · Jan 6, 2026
The visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
7JanOrthodox ChristmasChristianity
Orthodox Christmas · Jan 7, 2026
Christmas as kept by Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar.
Greeting
Merry Christmas
Work and school
Many Orthodox Christians take the day off.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule

February

2FebTu BiShvatJudaism
Tu BiShvat · Feb 2, 2026
The new year for trees, often marked by planting and eating fruit.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
18FebAsh WednesdayChristianity
Ash Wednesday · Feb 18, 2026
The start of Lent, forty days of prayer and reflection before Easter.
Fasting
Many Catholics fast and abstain from meat.
Work and school
Usually working; some wear ashes on the forehead.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
18FebRamadan beginsIslam
Ramadan begins · Feb 18, 2026
The month in which the Qur’an was first revealed: fasting, prayer and charity.
Greeting
Ramadan Mubarak
Fasting
Fasting from dawn to sunset all month.
Work and school
Usually working; evenings are busy with prayer and meals.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar

March

2to 20The FastBahá’í Faith
The Fast · Mar 2 – Mar 20, 2026
Nineteen days of fasting and prayer before the new year.
Fasting
No food or drink from sunrise to sunset.
Work and school
Usually working.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
3MarPurimJudaism
Purim · Mar 3, 2026
The rescue of the Jewish people in Persia, from the Book of Esther.
Greeting
Chag Purim Sameach
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
4MarHola MohallaSikhism
Hola Mohalla · Mar 4, 2026
A festival of martial skill, poetry and music begun by Guru Gobind Singh.
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 557 (2025-26)
16MarLaylat al-QadrIslam
Laylat al-Qadr · Mar 16, 2026
The Night of Power, when the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed.
Work and school
Many spend the night in prayer.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
20MarEid al-FitrIslam
Eid al-Fitr · Mar 20, 2026
The festival that ends Ramadan, with prayers, gifts and shared meals.
Greeting
Eid Mubarak
Fasting
Fasting is not allowed today.
Work and school
Many take the day off.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
21MarNaw-RúzBahá’í Faith
Naw-Rúz · Mar 21, 2026
The Bahá’í new year, at the spring equinox.
Greeting
Happy Naw-Rúz
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
29MarPalm SundayChristianity
Palm Sunday · Mar 29, 2026
Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, at the start of Holy Week.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule

April

2to 9PassoverJudaism
Passover · Apr 2 – Apr 9, 2026
The Exodus from slavery in Egypt, beginning with the Seder meal.
Greeting
Chag Pesach Sameach
Fasting
No leavened bread for eight days.
Work and school
Many take the first two and last two days off.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
3AprGood FridayChristianity
Good Friday · Apr 3, 2026
The crucifixion of Jesus.
Fasting
Many Catholics fast and abstain from meat.
Work and school
Some take the day off.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
5AprEasterChristianity
Easter · Apr 5, 2026
The resurrection of Jesus, the most important day of the Christian year.
Greeting
Happy Easter
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
12AprOrthodox EasterChristianity
Orthodox Easter · Apr 12, 2026
Easter as kept by Orthodox churches.
Greeting
Christ is risen!
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
14AprYom HaShoahJudaism
Yom HaShoah · Apr 14, 2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
14AprVaisakhiSikhism
Vaisakhi · Apr 14, 2026
The founding of the Khalsa in 1699, and the spring harvest.
Greeting
Happy Vaisakhi
Work and school
Some take the day off.
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 558 (2026-27)
21AprRidván, first dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, first day · Apr 21, 2026
Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration of his mission in 1863.
Greeting
Happy Ridván
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
29AprRidván, ninth dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, ninth day · Apr 29, 2026
The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org

May

2MayRidván, twelfth dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, twelfth day · May 2, 2026
The last day of the Festival of Ridván.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
14MayAscensionChristianity
Ascension · May 14, 2026
Jesus’s ascension into heaven, forty days after Easter.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
22to 23ShavuotJudaism
Shavuot · May 22 – May 23, 2026
The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Greeting
Chag Sameach
Work and school
Observant Jews do not work.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
24MayPentecostChristianity
Pentecost · May 24, 2026
The coming of the Holy Spirit to the first disciples.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
24MayDeclaration of the BábBahá’í Faith
Declaration of the Báb · May 24, 2026
The Báb’s announcement of his mission in 1844.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
26MayDay of ArafahIslam
Day of Arafah · May 26, 2026
The high point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Fasting
Many who are not on pilgrimage fast today.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
27MayEid al-AdhaIslam
Eid al-Adha · May 27, 2026
The festival of sacrifice, remembering Abraham’s faith.
Greeting
Eid Mubarak
Work and school
Many take the day off.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
29MayAscension of Bahá’u’lláhBahá’í Faith
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh · May 29, 2026
The passing of Bahá’u’lláh in 1892.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org

June

16JunIslamic New YearIslam
Islamic New Year · Jun 16, 2026
The first day of Muharram, marking the Prophet’s migration to Medina.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
25JunAshuraIslam
Ashura · Jun 25, 2026
A day of remembrance; for Shia Muslims, the martyrdom of Imam Husayn.
Fasting
Many Sunni Muslims fast.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar

July

10JulMartyrdom of the BábBahá’í Faith
Martyrdom of the Báb · Jul 10, 2026
The execution of the Báb in 1850.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
23JulTisha B’AvJudaism
Tisha B’Av · Jul 23, 2026
A day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples.
Fasting
A full fast from sunset to nightfall.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel

August

25AugMawlidIslam
Mawlid · Aug 25, 2026
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, kept by many Muslims.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar

September

12to 13Rosh HashanahJudaism
Rosh Hashanah · Sep 12 – Sep 13, 2026
The Jewish new year, a time of reflection and renewal.
Greeting
Shanah Tovah
Work and school
Many take both days off.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
21SepYom KippurJudaism
Yom Kippur · Sep 21, 2026
The Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Greeting
G’mar Chatimah Tovah
Fasting
A 25-hour fast with no food or water.
Work and school
Most take the day off.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
26to Oct 2SukkotJudaism
Sukkot · Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2026
The festival of booths, remembering the years in the wilderness.
Greeting
Chag Sameach
Work and school
Observant Jews do not work on the first two days.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel

October

3to 4Shemini Atzeret and Simchat TorahJudaism
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah · Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026
Ending the yearly reading of the Torah and beginning it again.
Greeting
Chag Sameach
Work and school
Observant Jews do not work.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel

November

1NovAll Saints’ DayChristianity
All Saints’ Day · Nov 1, 2026
Honors all the saints, known and unknown.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
8NovBandi Chhor DivasSikhism
Bandi Chhor Divas · Nov 8, 2026
The release of Guru Hargobind from imprisonment, celebrated with lights.
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 558 (2026-27)
10NovBirth of the BábBahá’í Faith
Birth of the Báb · Nov 10, 2026
The first of the Twin Holy Days.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
11NovBirth of Bahá’u’lláhBahá’í Faith
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh · Nov 11, 2026
The second of the Twin Holy Days.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
24NovGuru Nanak GurpurabSikhism
Guru Nanak Gurpurab · Nov 24, 2026
The birth of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith.
Greeting
Happy Gurpurab
Work and school
Some take the day off.
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 558 (2026-27)
26NovDay of the CovenantBahá’í Faith
Day of the Covenant · Nov 26, 2026
Honors the Covenant established by Bahá’u’lláh.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
28NovAscension of ‘Abdu’l-BaháBahá’í Faith
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá · Nov 28, 2026
The passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
29NovAdvent beginsChristianity
Advent begins · Nov 29, 2026
Four weeks of preparation for Christmas.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule

December

5to 12HanukkahJudaism
Hanukkah · Dec 5 – Dec 12, 2026
Eight nights of lights remembering the rededication of the Temple.
Greeting
Happy Hanukkah
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
25DecChristmasChristianity
Christmas · Dec 25, 2026
The birth of Jesus.
Greeting
Merry Christmas
Work and school
A public holiday.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule

Where the dates come from

Each tradition’s dates are taken from its own authoritative calendar, then checked against a second reliable source. A date is only shown once both agree. Jewish, Muslim and Bahá’í holy days begin at sunset on the evening before the date shown.

Hinduism: Drik Panchang, set to Los Angeles (dates for 2026 are still being confirmed)
Judaism: The Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel (Hebcal)
Buddhism: To be agreed with the Los Angeles Buddhist Union (dates for 2026 are still being confirmed)
Christianity: The Western church calendar (Easter by the Gregorian rule), with Orthodox dates by the Julian rule
Islam: Fiqh Council of North America
Sikhism: SGPC Jantri (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)
Bahá’í Faith: Bahá’í World Centre dates, published at bahai.org