Holidays/Observances
Lunar New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely... Read more »
Ash Wednesday
Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence
Beginning of Lent
A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity.... Read more »
President’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.
Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
Beginning of Ramadan
9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the... Read more »
Purim
Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.
Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.
Good Friday
Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter
The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.