Fall 2025
| Date | Observance | Faith |
|---|---|---|
| August 26 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Hindu |
| September 22-24 | Rosh Hashanah* | Judaism |
| September 22 - October 1 | Navaratri | Hindu |
| October 1-2 | Yom Kippur* | Judaism |
| October 6-13 | Sukkot* | Judaism |
| October 13-15 | Shemini Atzeret* | Judaism |
| October 14-15 | Simchat Torah* | Judaism |
| October 20 | Diwali | Hindu/Sikh/Jain |
| December 14-22 | Chanukah* | Judaism |
Spring 2026
| Date | Observance | Faith |
|---|---|---|
| February 17 - March 19 | Ramadan* | Muslim |
| February 18 | Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| March 3-4 | Holi* | Hindu |
| March 19-20 | Eid al-Fitr* | Muslim |
| April 1-9 | Passover* | Judaism |
| April 2 | Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday | Christian |
| April 3 | Good Friday | Christian |
*Begins at sundown on the first date of the observance.
Policy regarding religious holidays: Students observing religious holidays on days when class is in session will notify their instructors and be granted excused absences from all classes and an opportunity to make up any tests or exams given on these days.
The Registrar’s Office publishes a list of religious holidays annually. Requests for excused absences for religious observances not included in this list will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.