Janmashtami
Hindu celebration of the birthday of Krishna. Nightlong prayers are held in the Temples. A two day observance.
Training: Engineering in Afterschool with Youth Engineering Solutions (YES)
Virtual TrainingJoin Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) for a virtual workshop on how to teach engineering in an afterschool program. Participants will explore engineering practices and how they can be effectively introduced and modeled for youth. Attendees will reflect on the importance of youth developing an engineering identity and the benefits it brings to young people. The session... Read more »
Labor Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers.
Mawlid-el-Nabi
Islamic commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e.
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Simchat Torah
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.