Holidays/Observances
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year.
Yom Kippur
Jewish Day of Atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.
Mawlid-el-Nabi
Islamic commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e.
Sukkot
Jewish Feast of Tabernacles which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents.
Simchat Torah
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
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.
Veteran’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Diwali
Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light.
Thanksgiving Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.