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Saint Mary’s University recognizes and respects the diversity of its community, including the diversity of religious faiths. Below are the most commonly observed dates of religious significance. The university community is encouraged to consider these days when scheduling events.

This list is not comprehensive. Students can submit additional documentation to demonstrate other religious commitments not listed. 

September 2026

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Sep 11-13	Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
Sep 20-21	Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Sep 25-Oct 2	Sukkot (Jewish)

October 2026

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Oct 2-3	Shemini Atzeret (Jewish)
Oct 3-4	Simchat Torah (Jewish)
Oct 20	Dussehra (Hindu)*

November 2026

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Nov 8	Diwali (Hindu-Jain-Sikh) Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh)
Nov 10	Birth of the Báb (Bahá'í)
Nov 11	Birth of Bahá'u'lláh (Bahá'í)
Nov 24	Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikh)*

December 2026

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Dec 4-12	Hanukkah (Jewish)
Dec 24	Christmas Eve (Christian)
Dec 25	Christmas (Christian)

January 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Jan 6	Epiphany (Christian)
Jan 7	Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian)
Jan 14	Makar Sankranti (Hindu)

February 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Feb 6	Lunar New Year
Feb 8-Mar 8	Ramadan (Muslim)*
Feb 10	Ash Wednesday (Christian)
Feb 20	Māgha Pūjā Day (Buddhist)*
Feb 27-Mar 7	Laylat al-Qadr (Muslim)

March 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Mar 9-12	Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)*
Mar 20	Nowruz New Year
Mar 21	Palm Sunday (Christian)
Mar 22-23	Purim (Jewish)
Mar 25	Holy Thursday (Christian)
Mar 26	Good Friday (Christian)
Mar 27	Holy Saturday (Christian)
Mar 28	Easter Sunday (Christian)

April 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Apr 14	Vaisakhi (Sikh)*
Apr 21-29	Passover / Pesach (Jewish)
Apr 21-May 2	Ridván Festival (Bahá'í)
Apr 30	Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian)

May 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
May 2	Easter (Orthodox Christian)
May 6	Feast of the Ascension (Christian)
May 14-19	Hajj Pilgrimage (Muslim)*
May 15-16	The Day of Arafah (Muslim)
May 16-17	Eid al-Adha (Muslim)*
May 16	Pentecost (Christian)
May 20	Vesak / Wesak (Buddhist)*
May 23-24	Declaration of the Báb (Bahá'í)
May 28-29	Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Bahá'í)

June 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Jun 10-12	Shavuot (Jewish)
Jun 14-15	Ashura (Muslim)*

July 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Jul 10	Martyrdom of the Báb (Bahá'í)

August 2027

Date	Holiday
Weekly	Sabbath (Jewish) Beginning at sundown on Friday and ending 45 minutes after sundown on Saturday.
Aug 11-12	Tisha B'Av (Jewish)
Aug 15	Mawlid (Muslim)

*Some observances follow lunar or lunisolar calendars; therefore, actual dates above may vary by one or two days from those listed. Variations may also occur based on local or regional customs.