Cultural & Religious Celebrations

January 1 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Catholic feast day honoring Mary as the mother of Jesus and a holy day of obligation.
Catholic
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Work Restrictions

January 1 – Oshogatsu
Shinto New Year celebration involving shrine visits, gratitude to the kami, and prayers for good fortune.
Shinto
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 5 (Gregorian Calender) – Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
Celebrates the birth of the tenth and final Sikh Guru.
Sikh
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 6 – Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
Christian celebration of the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God, including the visit of the Magi.
Christian/Catholic
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Work restrictions or fasting varies

January 7 (varies by country) – Mahayana New Year
New Year celebration in Mahayana Buddhist traditions.
Buddhist
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 7 – Christmas (Orthodox)
Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Orthodox Christian calendar.
Orthodox Christian
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Work restrictions

January 13 – Maghi
Sikh observance commemorating the martyrdom of forty Sikh warriors.
Sikh
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Work restrictions

January 13 – Makara Sankranthi
Hindu festival honoring the Sun God.
Hindu
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 14 – Orthodox New Year (Old New Year)
New Year observed by Orthodox Christians using the Julian calendar.
Orthodox Christian
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 14 – Pongal
Hindu harvest festival celebrating gratitude, food, and family.
Hindu
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 15 – Makar Sankranti
Hindu seasonal celebration marking the sun’s northward movement.
Hindu
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Optional work restrictions or fasting

January 16 – Lailat al-Miʿraj
Commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey and ascension.
Islam
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No work restrictions or fasting

Third Sunday in January – World Religion Day
Observance promoting unity among world religions.
Bahá’í
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 22 (varies by Lunar Calendar) – Lunar New Year
Marks the beginning of the lunisolar calendar.
Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism
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Work restrictions or fasting varies

January 23 – Vasant Panchami
Hindu festival honoring Goddess Saraswati.
Hindu
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Optional work restrictions or fasting

January 26 – Bodhi Day (Lunar Calendar)
Buddhist observance commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha.
Buddhist
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No work restrictions or fasting

January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Day honoring the victims of the Holocaust.
Jewish
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No work restrictions or fasting

Holiday or observance: Candlemas (Feast of the Presentation of Christ)
Date: February 2
Description: Christian feast commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Mary and Joseph (Luke 2:22–40).
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn more
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Tu BiShvat
Date: February 2
Description: Jewish holiday known as the New Year of the Trees, celebrating renewal, nature, and environmental stewardship.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Imbolc
Date: February (traditionally February 1–2)
Description: Pagan festival marking the beginning of spring and renewal.
Religion: Pagan / Wiccan
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Setsubun
Date: February 3
Description: Marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Religion: Shinto
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Buddha’s Passing (Nirvana Day)
Date: February 15
Description: Mahayana Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha’s death and attainment of parinirvana.
Religion: Buddhist
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Maha Shivaratri
Date: February 15
Description: Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva and his union with Goddess Parvati.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Optional

Holiday or observance: Forgiveness Sunday
Date: February 22
Description: Orthodox Christian observance marking the final day before Great Lent.
Religion: Orthodox Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Ramadan Begins
Date: February 28 – March 30 (dates vary by lunar calendar)
Description: Islamic holy month commemorating the first revelation of the Qur’an.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Ayyám-i-Há
Date: February 25–28
Description: Bahá’í intercalary days devoted to charity, hospitality, and preparation for the Fast.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Nineteen Day Fast
Date: March 2
Description: Sunrise-to-sunset fast marked by prayer to renew the soul and draw closer to God.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Purim
Date: March / February (varies by year)
Description: Commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jewish people.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Fast of Esther
Date: March / February (varies by year)
Description: Fast observed in connection with the Purim story.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Sangha Day (Magha Puja)
Date: March 3
Description: Buddhist celebration honoring the monastic community.
Religion: Buddhist
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Holi
Date: Full moon of Phalguna (February–March, lunar calendar)
Description: Hindu festival celebrating spring, joy, and the victory of good over evil.
Religion: Hinduism
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Hola Mohalla
Date: March 4–6
Description: Sikh festival established by Guru Gobind Singh featuring martial displays and poetry.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ash Wednesday
Date: March 5 (varies by year)
Description: Christian holy day marking the beginning of Lent.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: LEARN MORE
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Lent
Date: March 5 – April 19 (varies by year)
Description: Christian season of preparation for Easter through reflection and repentance.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Resources for Lent and Easter
Work restrictions or Fasting: Varies

Holiday or observance: Ta’anit Esther
Date: March 13 (varies by year)
Description: Jewish fast observed before Purim.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti
Date: March 15
Description: Celebrates the birth anniversary of Ramakrishna, Hindu mystic and teacher.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
Date: March 16 (varies by lunar calendar)
Description: Islamic holy night commemorating the revelation of the Qur’an.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Varies

Holiday or observance: Nowruz
Date: March 20
Description: Persian New Year marking the first day of spring.
Religion: Persian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Nineteen Day Fast Ends
Date: March 20
Description: Conclusion of the Bahá’í Nineteen Day Fast.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Naw Rúz
Date: March 20
Description: Bahá’í and Zoroastrian New Year marking the spring equinox.
Religion: Bahá’í; Zoroastrian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Ostara
Date: March 20
Description: Pagan/Wiccan celebration of the vernal equinox and spring.
Religion: Pagan / Wiccan
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Feast of the Annunciation
Date: March 25
Description: Christian feast commemorating the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Rama Navami
Date: March 26
Description: Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Palm Sunday
Date: March 29
Description: Commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ramadan Ends
Date: March 30
Description: Conclusion of the Islamic month of fasting.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Eid al-Fitr
Date: March 20–31 (varies by lunar calendar)
Description: Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Mahavir Jayanti
Date: March 31
Description: Celebrates the birth of Mahavira, founder of Jainism.
Religion: Jain
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Hanuman Jayantï
Date: April 1
Description: Celebration of the birthday of Hanuman, devotee of Sri Rama and Sita.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Passover
Date: April 2–9 (varies)
Description: Commemorates the liberation of Israelites from slavery in Egypt under Moses.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions (first and last two days)

Holiday or observance: Holy Thursday
Date: April 2
Description: Commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus with the Apostles.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Good Friday
Date: April 3
Description: Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Holy Saturday
Date: April 4
Description: Observes the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Easter
Date: April 5
Description: Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Pascha
Date: April 12
Description: Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Orthodox Christianity).
Religion: Orthodox Christianity
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Vaisakhi
Date: April 14
Description: Marks the establishment of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Yom Ha’shoah
Date: April 14
Description: Jewish Holocaust Memorial Day
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ridván
Date: April 21–May 2
Description: Twelve-day Bahá’í festival marking when Bahá’u’lláh declared his mission.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Yom HaZikaron
Date: April 29–30 (varies)
Description: Israeli Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Beltane
Date: May 1
Description: Honors life and fertility.
Religion: Wiccan / Pagan
Resources: LEARN MORE
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Yom HaAtzma’ut
Date: May 1
Description: Israeli Independence Day.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Vesak
Date: May 1
Description: Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
Religion: Buddhist
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Lag B’Omer
Date: May 16
Description: Celebrates the anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Shavuot
Date: May 22–23 (varies into June)
Description: Festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Declaration of the Báb
Date: May 24
Description: Commemorates the declaration of the Báb, forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Pentecost
Date: May 24 (varies)
Description: Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus.
Religion: Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Eid al-Adha
Date: May 27 (varies)
Description: Commemorates Ibrahim’s sacrifice of his son to God.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Date: May 29 (varies)
Description: Anniversary of the death of Bahá’í founder.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Trinity Sunday
Date: May 31
Description: Celebrates the Christian doctrine of the three Persons of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Corpus Christi Sunday
Date: June 7
Description: Celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Religion: Catholic / Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Date: June 12
Description: Honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Religion: Catholic / Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
Date: June 16
Description: Sikh observance honoring the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Litha
Date: June 21
Description: Celebrates the Summer Solstice.
Religion: Pagan / Wiccan
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Date: June 24
Description: Honors the birth of St. John the Baptist.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ashura
Date: June 25 or 26
Description: Marks events in Islamic history, including the saving of Musa and martyrdom of Imam Husayn.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Date: June 29
Description: Catholic liturgical feast honoring the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Martyrdom of the Báb
Date: July 9
Description: Commemorates the execution of the Báb, a key figure in the founding of the Bahá’í Faith.
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Work Restrictions

Holiday or observance: Fast of Tammuz
Date: July 2
Description: Jewish fast commemorating historical events.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes – Fasting

Holiday or observance: Tisha B’Av
Date: July 22-23
Description: An annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon’s Temple and the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: 25 hours fasting, Work-restricted optional

Holiday or observance: Pioneer Day
Date: July 24
Description: Celebrates the arrival of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley.
Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola
Date: July 31
Description: Catholic celebration of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Religion: Christian / Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Transfiguration of the Lord
Date: August 6
Description: The Transfiguration of the Lord is a New Testament event (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9) where Jesus revealed his divine glory to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain (traditionally Tabor)
Religion: Eastern Orthodox/Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Feast of Assumption of Mary
Date: August 15
Description: A Catholic celebration of Mary’s assumption into heaven at the end of her earthly life
Religion: Christian/Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Paryushanna Parva
Date: August 21-28
Description: Eight-day festival of forgiveness and self-discipline.
Religion: Jain
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Mawlid-al-Nabi
Date: August 25
Description: The observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated with carnivals, large street processions, and the decorating of homes and mosques.
Religion: Islam
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ganesh Chaturthi
Date: September 14
Description: Birthday of Lord Ganesha, god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and the remover of obstacles.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Krishna Janmashtami
Date:
Description: Birthday of Lord Krishna. An incarnation of the God Vishnu, Krishna represents love and bravery. Krishna reveals His true Self while counseling Prince Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes, work restrictions

Holiday or observance: Nativity of Mary
Date: September 8
Description: Birthday of the Virgin Mary.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ghambar Paitishem
Date: September 12-16
Description: Celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.
Religion: Zoroastrian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Mabon
Date: September 22
Description: Celebrates the autumnal equinox through a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth
Religion: Pagan/Wiccan
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Rosh Hashanah
Date: September 22-24
Description: Jewish New Year, a high holy day, beginning 10 days of penitence and concluding on Yom Kippur.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Yom Kippur
Date: September 21
Description: Jewish Day of Atonement; most solemn Jewish holy day devoted to prayer and repentance. It is marked by 25 hours of fasting which starts an hour before Yom Kippur and ends after nightfall on the day.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes, Work is restricted

Holiday or observance: Tzom Gedaliah
Date: September 25
Description:
Religion: Jewish
Resources: LEARN MORE
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes, Work is restricted

Holiday or observance: Navratri
Date: September 25- Oct 2nd
Description: Festival of 9 nights celebrating the Goddess in her various forms, most typically as Ma Durga.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Sukkot
Date: September 24- Oct 2nd
Description: Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest; takes name from the booths used by Israelites during desert wanderings.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Dussehra
Date: October 2
Description: Celebrates Lord Rama’s triumph over evil King Ravana, also celebrates the conquest by the Goddess Chamundeshwari over demon King Mahishasura.
Religion: Hindu
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Autumn Moon Festival
Date: October 6
Description: Celebrates the end of autumn and the full moon.
Religion: Buddhist
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Shemini Atzeret
Date: October 13-14
Description: Marks the end of Sukkot
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: Yes, Work is restricted

Holiday or observance: Simchat Torah
Date: October 14-15
Description: Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle.
Religion: Jewish
Resources: Learn More

Holiday or observance: Installation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Date: October 20
Description: Celebrates the passing on of the Guruship to the Holy Scriptures (the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Birthday of the Bab
Date: October 22
Description: Celebrates the birth of the Báb, one of the founders of the Bahá’í Faith
Religion: Baháʼí
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Birthday of Baha’u’llah
Date: October 23
Description: Celebrates the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Reformation Day
Date: October 31
Description: Celebration in remembrance of the onset of the Reformation
Religion: Protestant Christianity
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting:

Holiday or observance: Samhain
Date: October 31
Description: Festival honoring endings, beginnings and the dead.
Religion: Pagan/Wiccan
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: All Saint’s Day
Date: November 1
Description: Honors all the saints known and unknown
Religion: Christianity
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: All Soul’s Day
Date: November 2
Description: Day of prayer for the dead, particularly but not exclusively one’s relatives
Religion: Christianity
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting:

Holiday or observance: Diwali
Date: November 8
Description: Festival of Lights.
Religion: Hindu, Jain, Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Buddha’s Descent
Date: November 11
Description: Lhabab Duchen is a festival observing the descent of Buddha from heaven to earth.
Religion: Buddhist
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Shichi-go-san
Date: November 15
Description: Celebrates the growth and well-being of young children.
Religion: Shinto
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Niinamesai
Date: November 23
Description: Harvest festival that gives thanks for a good crop yield
Religion: Shinto
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Feast of Christ the King
Date: November 23
Description: a Christian solemnity that celebrates Jesus Christ as the universal sovereign
Religion: Catholic Christian
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Birth of Guru Nanak
Date: November 24
Description: Celebrates the birth of the founder of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
Date: November 24
Description: People celebrate the Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib to honor his brave sacrifice in defending religious freedom and standing up for the rights of others. His martyrdom symbolizes courage, compassion, and the importance of protecting the right to practice one’s faith.
Religion: Sikh
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Day of The Covenant
Date: November 25
Description: Celebrates the appointment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the Centre of Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Thanksgiving
Date: 4th Thursday in November
Description: primarily for expressing gratitude and spending time with family and friends.
Religion: General Holiday
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

Holiday or observance: Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Date: November 27
Description: marking the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921
Religion: Bahá’í
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting:

Holiday or observance: First Sunday of Advent
Date: November 30
Description: Season of expectant waiting and preparation of the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas
Religion: Christianity
Resources: Learn More
Work restrictions or Fasting: No

December 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Commemorates the death of St. Francis Xavier in 1552. It is a time of reflection and celebration of his missionary work, particularly in spreading the Christian faith throughout Asia.
Christian and Catholic
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Work is restricted.

December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Roman Catholic
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, NY
Work is restricted.

December 8 – Bodhi Day (Gregorian calender)
Commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautauma (Shakyamuni), attained enlightenment.
Buddhist
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No restrictions or fasting

December 12 – Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
A feast day that commemorates when the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatz in 1531.
Roman Catholic
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, NY
Work is restricted.

December 14-22 – Hanukkah
Festival of Lights commemorating rededication of Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem at time of Maccabean Revolt.
Jewish
Temple Beth El, Oneonta, NY
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Work is restricted.

December 21 – Yule
Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, time to meditate on cycle of life, death and rebirth.
Pagan & Wiccan
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No restrictions or fasting

December 24 – Advent Season Ends
A period of spiritual preparation when Christians make themselves ready for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas.
Christian
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Work restrictions or fasting

December 25 – Christmas
Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christian
Work is restricted.

December 26 – Zarathosht Diso
Commemorates death of Zarathustra.
Zoroastrian
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Work is restricted.