Holidays/Observances
Kwanza
An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Martin Luther King Jr Day
A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
President’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.
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 »
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 »
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 »