Resources for 色花堂
Holy Dates
Saint Mary’s University recognizes and respects the diversity of its community, including the diversity of religious faiths. Below are the most commonly observed dates of religious significance. The university community is encouraged to consider these days when scheduling events.
This list is not comprehensive. Students can submit additional documentation to demonstrate other religious commitments not listed.
September 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Sep 11-13 | Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) |
| Sep 20-21 | Yom Kippur (Jewish) |
| Sep 25-Oct 2 | Sukkot (Jewish) |
October 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Oct 2-3 | Shemini Atzeret (Jewish) |
| Oct 3-4 | Simchat Torah (Jewish) |
| Oct 20 | Dussehra (Hindu)* |
November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Nov 8 | Diwali (Hindu-Jain-Sikh) Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh) |
| Nov 10 | Birth of the Báb (Bahá'í) |
| Nov 11 | Birth of Bahá'u'lláh (Bahá'í) |
| Nov 24 | Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikh)* |
December 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Dec 4-12 | Hanukkah (Jewish) |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (Christian) |
| Dec 25 | Christmas (Christian) |
January 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany (Christian) |
| Jan 7 | Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian) |
| Jan 14 | Makar Sankranti (Hindu) |
February 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Feb 6 | Lunar New Year |
| Feb 8-Mar 8 | Ramadan (Muslim)* |
| Feb 10 | Ash Wednesday (Christian) |
| Feb 20 | M膩gha P奴j膩 Day (Buddhist)* |
| Feb 27-Mar 7 | Laylat al-Qadr (Muslim) |
March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Mar 9-12 | Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)* |
| Mar 20 | Nowruz New Year |
| Mar 21 | Palm Sunday (Christian) |
| Mar 22-23 | Purim (Jewish) |
| Mar 25 | Holy Thursday (Christian) |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday (Christian) |
| Mar 27 | Holy Saturday (Christian) |
| Mar 28 | Easter Sunday (Christian) |
April 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Apr 14 | Vaisakhi (Sikh)* |
| Apr 21-29 | Passover / Pesach (Jewish) |
| Apr 21-May 2 | Ridván Festival (Bahá'í) |
| Apr 30 | Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian) |
May 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| May 2 | Easter (Orthodox Christian) |
| May 6 | Feast of the Ascension (Christian) |
| May 14-19 | Hajj Pilgrimage (Muslim)* |
| May 15-16 | The Day of Arafah (Muslim) |
| May 16-17 | Eid al-Adha (Muslim)* |
| May 16 | Pentecost (Christian) |
| May 20 | Vesak / Wesak (Buddhist)* |
| May 23-24 | Declaration of the Báb (Bahá'í) |
| May 28-29 | Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Bahá'í) |
June 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Jun 10-12 | Shavuot (Jewish) |
| Jun 14-15 | Ashura (Muslim)* |
July 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Jul 10 | Martyrdom of the Báb (Bahá'í) |
August 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday. |
| Aug 11-12 | Tisha B'Av (Jewish) |
| Aug 15 | Mawlid (Muslim) |
*Some observances follow lunar or lunisolar calendars; therefore, actual dates above may vary by one or two days from those listed. Variations may also occur based on local or regional customs.