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Holiday & Interfaith Calendar

2021-22 Holiday & Interfaith Calendar

ObservanceTypeDateNotes
Labor DayNational HolidaySeptember 6, 2021EWU Closed. A tribute to the accomplishments of American workers, and in honor of the American Labor Movement.
Rosh Hashanah (New Year)JewishSeptember 6, 2020 - September 8, 2020Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, it is also referred to as the Feast of Trumpets.
9/11National ObservanceSeptember 11, 2021Remembrance of terrorist attacks by Al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday September 11, 2001.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)JewishSeptember 16, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Yom Kippur is a day of attornment for personal sins. It is considered one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)JewishSeptember 20, 2021 - September 27, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Sukkot also know as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Feast of Booths commemorates the 40 years the Jewish people spent in the dessert on their way to the Promised Land.
Shemini AtzeretJewishSeptember 27, 2021 - September 29, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Also known as
Simchat TorahJewishSeptember 29, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Marks the end and new beginning of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.
Orange Shirt DaySeptember 30, 2021Honors Indigenous peoples and recognizes the horror that was residential schools.
NavaratriHinduOctober 7 , 2021 - October 15, 2021Navaratri is a nine day celebration in honor of the goddess Durga and her victory of good over evil.
Mawlid an NabiIslamOctober 19, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day. Mawlid an Nabi commemorates the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
HalloweenOctober 31, 2021
Dia de los MuertosNovember 1, 2021 - November 2, 2021Dia de los Muertos honors deceased loved ones with joyous celebrations and festivities.
Diwali (Deepavali)Hindu, Jain, SikhNovember 4, 2021Diwali is the festival of lights; a celebration of good over evil.
Birth of the Báb/Birth of Baha'u'llahBaha'iNovember 7, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day. The birthday of Siyyid 'Ali-Muhammad the prophet who became know as the Báb or The Gate.
Daylight Savings EndsNovember 7, 20212:00am
Veteran's DayNational HolidayNovember 11, 2021EWU Closed. Observed in honor of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Day of the CovenantBaha'iNovember 25, 2020Begins sundown of preceding day. Celebration of the appointment of 'Abdu’l-Bahá.
Thanksgiving DayNational HolidayNovember 25, 2021EWU Closed
Native American Heritage DayNational HolidayNovember 26, 2021EWU Closed
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-BahaBaha'iNovember 28, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day. Commemorates the death of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
HanukkahJewishNovember 28, 2021 - December 6, 2021Begins sundown of preceding day. A celebration of the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the 2nd temple.
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev SahibSikhNovember 30, 2021The birthday of the founder of Sikhism.
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)BuddismDecember 8, 2021Celebration of the day that Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryCatholicDecember 8, 2021A celebration of Mary's separation from sin.
Winter SolsticeDecember 21, 2021The earth is tilted the furthest from the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin lengthening.
Christmas EveChristianDecember 24, 2021
ChristmasChristianDecember 25, 2021Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
KwanzaaDecember 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
New Years DayNational HolidayJanuary 1, 2022EWU Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. DayNational HolidayJanuary 17, 2022EWU Closed
Lunar New YearFebruary 1, 2022
Groundhog DayFebruary 2, 2022
Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 2022
President's DayNational HolidayFebruary 21, 2022EWU Closed
Mardi GrasMarch 1, 2022
Maha ShivaratriHinduMarch 1, 2022A annual festival in honor of the Hindu god Shiva.
Ash Wednesday ChristianMarch 2, 2022It is observed through prayer, fasting and the rubbing ashes in the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent.
LentCatholicMarch 2, 2022 - April 14, 2022A season of fasting and reflecting on Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2022
Daylight Savings BeginsMarch 13, 2022Clocks are turned ahead 1 hour.
PurimJewishMarch 17, 2022Sundown Thursday to Sundown Friday. Celebration of the Lord saving the Jewish people from Haman through Queen Esther's faithfulness.
St. Patrick's DayMarch 17, 2022
HoliHinduMarch 19, 2022A celebration of love, colors, and Spring.
Naw-Rúz (New Year)Baha'iMarch 21, 2022Sundown Friday to Sundown Saturday
April Fool's DayApril 1, 2022
RamadanIslamApril 2, 2022 - May 1, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day
Palm SundayChristianApril 10, 2022Celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem the week before Easter.
Rama NavamiHinduApril 10, 2022The birthday of Rama, who is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu.
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)SikhApril 13, 2022The beginning of the Hindu solar new year.
Pesach (Passover)JewishApril 15, 2022 - April 22, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day. Celebration of being freed from slavery in Egypt.
Good FridayChristianApril 15, 2022Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Mahavir JayantiJainApril 15, 2022Celebration of the birth of Mahavir.
EasterChristianApril 17, 2022Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
RidvanBaha'iApril 19, 2022 - May 1, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Celebrating Baháʼu'lláh declaring that he was a manifestation of god.
Earth DayApril 22, 2022
Orthodox Good Friday Eastern OrthodoxApril 22, 2022Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Orthodox EasterEastern Orthodox April 24, 2022Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Laylat al KadrIslamApril 29, 2022Commemorating when it is said that the Qurʾān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Eid al Fitr - Ramadan endsIslamMay 3, 2022Marking the end of Ramadan.
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women DayMay 5, 2022Native American women are murdered and sexually assaulted at rates as high as 10 times that of other ethnic groups. A major contributing factor is jurisdictional cracks on and around tribal lands.
Mother's DayMay 8, 2022
Armed Forces DayNational HolidayMay 21, 2022Honoring the six branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard) of the United States military
Declaration of the BabBaha'iMay 23, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Commemoration of when the Bab announced in 1844 that he was the new messenger of god.
Ascension of Baha'u'llahBaha'iMay 29, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Commemoration of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith.
Memorial DayNational HolidayMay 30, 2022EWU Closed. Honoring those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
ShavuotJewishJune 4, 2022 - June 6, 2022Involves restriction on academic activity. A celebration of the the receiving of the Torah and of the grain harvest.
PentecostOrthodox ChristianJune 5, 2022Celebration of the Holy Spirit descending upon the followers of Christ fifty days after His resurrection.
Flag DayJune 14, 2022Commemoration of the adoption of the United States flag in 1777.
Father's DayJune 19, 2022
JuneteenthJune 19, 2022EWU Closed. A celebration of the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African-Americans in the Confederacy.
Summer SolsticeJune 21, 2022The earth is tilted the closest to the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin shortening.
Independence DayNational HolidayJuly 4, 2022EWU Closed. Celebration of American independence and freedom.
Eid al Adha - Sacrifice DayIslamJuly 9, 2022 - July 13, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Celebration of Ibrahim's willingness to follow Allah.
Martyrdom of the BabBaha'iJuly 10, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Commemorates the day the co-founder of the Baha'i faith was executed in 1850.
Hijra - New Year IslamJuly 30, 2022The Islamic New Year.
AshuraIslamAugust 8, 2022Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Mourning the death of Muhammad in 680 A.D.
JanmashtamiHinduAugust 19, 2022A festival celebrating the birth of birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

2022-23 Holiday & Interfaith Calendar

ObservanceTypeDateNotes
Labor DayNational HolidaySeptember 5, 2022EWU Closed. A tribute to the accomplishments of American workers, and in honor of the American Labor Movement.
JanmashtamiHinduSeptember 6, 2023 - September 7, 2023A festival celebrating the birth of birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
9/11National ObservanceSeptember 11, 2022Remembrance of terrorist attacks by Al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday September 11, 2001.
Rosh Hashanah (New Year)JewishSeptember 25, 2022 - September 27, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, it is also referred to as the Feast of Trumpets.
NavaratriHinduSeptember 26 , 2022 - October 5, 2022Navaratri is a nine day celebration in honor of the goddess Durga and her victory of good over evil.
Orange Shirt DaySeptember 30, 2022Honors Indigenous peoples and recognizes the horror that was residential schools.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)JewishOctober 4, 2022 - October 5, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Yom Kippur is a day of attornment for personal sins. It is considered one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.
Mawlid an NabiIslamOctober 7, 2022 - October 8 2022Begins sundown of preceding day. Mawlid an Nabi commemorates the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)JewishOctober 9, 2022 - October 16, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Sukkot also know as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Feast of Booths commemorates the 40 years the Jewish people spent in the dessert on their way to the Promised Land.
Shemini AtzeretJewishOctober 16, 2022 - October 18, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Also known as
Simchat TorahJewishOctober 17, 2022 - October 18, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity. Marks the end and new beginning of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.
Diwali (Deepavali)Hindu, Jain, SikhOctober 24, 2022Diwali is the festival of lights; a celebration of good over evil.
HalloweenOctober 31, 2022
Dia de los MuertosNovember 1, 2022 - November 2, 2022Dia de los Muertos honors deceased loved ones with joyous celebrations and festivities.
Daylight Savings EndsNovember 6, 20222:00am
Veteran's DayNational HolidayNovember 11, 2021EWU Closed. Observed in honor of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Thanksgiving DayNational HolidayNovember 24, 2021EWU Closed
Native American Heritage DayNational HolidayNovember 25, 2022EWU Closed
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)BuddismDecember 8, 2022Celebration of the day that Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryCatholicDecember 8, 2022A celebration of Mary's separation from sin.
HanukkahJewishDecember 18, 2022 - December 26, 2022Begins sundown of preceding day. A celebration of the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the 2nd temple.
Winter SolsticeDecember 21, 2022The earth is tilted the furthest from the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin lengthening.
Christmas EveChristianDecember 24, 2022
ChristmasChristianDecember 25, 2022Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
KwanzaaDecember 26, 2022 - January 1, 2023Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
New Years DayNational HolidayJanuary 1, 2023EWU Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. DayNational HolidayJanuary 16, 2022EWU Closed
Lunar New YearJanuary 22, 2023
Groundhog DayFebruary 2, 2023
Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 2023
Maha ShivaratriHindufebruary 18, 2023A annual festival in honor of the Hindu god Shiva.
President's DayNational HolidayFebruary 20, 2023EWU Closed
Mardi GrasFebruary 21, 2023
Ash Wednesday ChristianFebruary 22, 2023It is observed through prayer, fasting and the rubbing ashes in the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent.
LentCatholicFebruary 22, 2023 - April 6, 2023A season of fasting and reflecting on Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
PurimJewishMarch 6, 2023 - March 7, 2023Sundown Thursday to Sundown Friday. Celebration of the Lord saving the Jewish people from Haman through Queen Esther's faithfulness.
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2023
HoliHinduMarch 8, 2023A celebration of love, colors, and Spring.
Daylight Savings BeginsMarch 12, 2023Clocks are turned ahead 1 hour.
Pie DayMarch 14, 20233.14
St. Patrick's DayMarch 17, 2023
Naw-Rúz (New Year)Baha'iMarch 21, 2023Sundown Friday to Sundown Saturday
RamadanIslamMarch 22, 2023 - April 21, 2023Begins at sundown of evening before first day
Rama NavamiHinduMarch 30, 2023The birthday of Rama, who is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu.
April Fool's DayApril 1, 2023
Palm SundayChristianApril 2, 2023Celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem the week before Easter.
Mahavir JayantiJainApril 4, 2023Celebration of the birth of Mahavir.
PassoverJewishApril 5, 2023 - April 13, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day. Celebration of being freed from slavery in Egypt.
Good FridayChristianApril 7, 2023Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
EasterChristianApril 9, 2023Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)SikhApril 14, 2023The beginning of the Hindu solar new year.
Laylat al KadrIslamApril 18, 2023Commemorating when it is said that the Qurʾān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Eid al Fitr - Ramadan endsIslamApril 21, 2023 (at sunset)Marking the end of Ramadan.
Earth DayApril 22, 2023
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women DayMay 5, 2023Native American women are murdered and sexually assaulted at rates as high as 10 times that of other ethnic groups. A major contributing factor is jurisdictional cracks on and around tribal lands.
Mother's DayMay 14, 2023
Armed Forces DayNational HolidayMay 20, 2023Honoring the six branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard) of the United States military
ShavuotJewishMay 25, 2023 - May 27, 2023Involves restriction on academic activity. A celebration of the the receiving of the Torah and of the grain harvest.
PentecostOrthodox ChristianMay 28, 2023Celebration of the Holy Spirit descending upon the followers of Christ fifty days after His resurrection.
Memorial DayNational HolidayMay 29, 2023EWU Closed. Honoring those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Flag DayJune 14, 2023Commemoration of the adoption of the United States flag in 1777.
Father's DayJune 18, 2023
JuneteenthJune 19, 2023EWU Closed. A celebration of the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African-Americans in the Confederacy.
Summer SolsticeJune 21, 2023The earth is tilted the closest to the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin shortening.
Eid al Adha - Sacrifice DayIslamJune 28, 2023 - June 29, 2023Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Celebration of Ibrahim's willingness to follow Allah.
Independence DayNational HolidayJuly 4, 2023EWU Closed. Celebration of American independence and freedom.
Hijra - New Year IslamJuly 18, 2023 - July 19, 2023The Islamic New Year.
AshuraIslamJuly 27, 2023 - July 28, 2023Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Mourning the death of Muhammad in 680 A.D.
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