Holidays/Observances
Eid al-Adha
Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Memorial Day
A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.
Shavuot
Jewish celebration of Moses' descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments.
Juneteenth
A US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on... Read more »
Independence Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate nationhood and commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Bennington Battle Day
Vermont state holiday commemorating the victory of American and Vermont forces over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777.
Janmashtami
Hindu celebration of the birthday of Krishna. Nightlong prayers are held in the Temples. A two day observance.
Navaratri/Dassehra
9-day Hindu Festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Veteran’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.