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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January5 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, 2027
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, 2027
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
14JanMaghiSikhism
Maghi · Jan 14, 2027
Remembers the Forty Liberated Ones, who gave their lives defending Guru Gobind Singh.
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 558 (2026-27)
15JanBirth of Guru Gobind SinghSikhism
Birth of Guru Gobind Singh · Jan 15, 2027
The birth of the tenth Guru, who founded the Khalsa.
Greeting
Happy Gurpurab
Date from: SGPC Calender: Nanakshahi Sammat 558 (2026-27)
23JanTu BiShvatJudaism
Tu BiShvat · Jan 23, 2027
The new year for trees, often marked by planting and eating fruit.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel

February

8FebRamadan beginsIslam
Ramadan begins · Feb 8, 2027
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
10FebAsh WednesdayChristianity
Ash Wednesday · Feb 10, 2027
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

March

2to 20The FastBahá’í Faith
The Fast · Mar 2 – Mar 20, 2027
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
6MarLaylat al-QadrIslam
Laylat al-Qadr · Mar 6, 2027
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
9MarEid al-FitrIslam
Eid al-Fitr · Mar 9, 2027
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
21MarPalm SundayChristianity
Palm Sunday · Mar 21, 2027
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
21MarNaw-RúzBahá’í Faith
Naw-Rúz · Mar 21, 2027
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
23MarPurimJudaism
Purim · Mar 23, 2027
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
26MarGood FridayChristianity
Good Friday · Mar 26, 2027
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
28MarEasterChristianity
Easter · Mar 28, 2027
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

April

21AprRidván, first dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, first day · Apr 21, 2027
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
22to 29PassoverJudaism
Passover · Apr 22 – Apr 29, 2027
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
29AprRidván, ninth dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, ninth day · Apr 29, 2027
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

2MayOrthodox EasterChristianity
Orthodox Easter · May 2, 2027
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
2MayRidván, twelfth dayBahá’í Faith
Ridván, twelfth day · May 2, 2027
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
4MayYom HaShoahJudaism
Yom HaShoah · May 4, 2027
Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Date from: Hebcal: the Hebrew calendar as observed outside Israel
6MayAscensionChristianity
Ascension · May 6, 2027
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
15MayDay of ArafahIslam
Day of Arafah · May 15, 2027
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
16MayPentecostChristianity
Pentecost · May 16, 2027
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
16MayEid al-AdhaIslam
Eid al-Adha · May 16, 2027
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
24MayDeclaration of the BábBahá’í Faith
Declaration of the Báb · May 24, 2027
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
29MayAscension of Bahá’u’lláhBahá’í Faith
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh · May 29, 2027
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

6JunIslamic New YearIslam
Islamic New Year · Jun 6, 2027
The first day of Muharram, marking the Prophet’s migration to Medina.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar
11to 12ShavuotJudaism
Shavuot · Jun 11 – Jun 12, 2027
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
15JunAshuraIslam
Ashura · Jun 15, 2027
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, 2027
The execution of the Báb in 1850.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org

August

12AugTisha B’AvJudaism
Tisha B’Av · Aug 12, 2027
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
14AugMawlidIslam
Mawlid · Aug 14, 2027
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, kept by many Muslims.
Date from: Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) Islamic Calendar

October

2to 3Rosh HashanahJudaism
Rosh Hashanah · Oct 2 – Oct 3, 2027
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
11OctYom KippurJudaism
Yom Kippur · Oct 11, 2027
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
16to 22SukkotJudaism
Sukkot · Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2027
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
23to 24Shemini Atzeret and Simchat TorahJudaism
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah · Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2027
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
30OctBirth of the BábBahá’í Faith
Birth of the Báb · Oct 30, 2027
The first of the Twin Holy Days.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
31OctBirth of Bahá’u’lláhBahá’í Faith
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh · Oct 31, 2027
The second of the Twin Holy Days.
Work and school
Bahá’ís suspend work today.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org

November

1NovAll Saints’ DayChristianity
All Saints’ Day · Nov 1, 2027
Honors all the saints, known and unknown.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
26NovDay of the CovenantBahá’í Faith
Day of the Covenant · Nov 26, 2027
Honors the Covenant established by Bahá’u’lláh.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org
28NovAdvent beginsChristianity
Advent begins · Nov 28, 2027
Four weeks of preparation for Christmas.
Date from: The church calendar: Easter by the Gregorian rule, Orthodox Easter by the Julian rule
28NovAscension of ‘Abdu’l-BaháBahá’í Faith
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá · Nov 28, 2027
The passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921.
Date from: Bahá’í World Centre calendar, bahai.org

December

25to Jan 1HanukkahJudaism
Hanukkah · Dec 25 – Jan 1, 2027
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, 2027
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 2027 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 2027 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