Holidays/Observances
Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.
Lailat Ul Qadr
Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. Observed Feb. 28-March 30, 2025.
Ram Navami
Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.
Passover
Jewish 8-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The story of the Exodus is recounted, and the ongoing struggle of all peoples for freedom from... Read more »
Good Friday
Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Orthodox Good Friday
Christian Orthodox remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter
The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
Orthodox Easter
Christian Orthodox day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
Memorial Day
A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.