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2026 INTERFAITH CALENDAR

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* Holidays marked * begin the prior evening

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January 2026

  • January 5 – Sikh: Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab
    Celebrates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikhs’ 10th master and teacher.

  • January 3 – Buddhist: Mahayana New Year
    Celebrates the Buddhist New Year in Mahayana traditions.

  • January 6 – Christian: Epiphany
    Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus.

  • January 7 – Coptic Orthodox Christian: Christmas
    Marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

  • January 14 – Hindu: Pongal
    A harvest festival thanking the Sun God for the agricultural abundance.

 

February 2026

  • February 2 – Pagan and Wiccan: Imbolc*
    Celebrates the beginning of spring and the goddess Brigid.

  • February 2 – Christian: Candlemas
    Commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the temple.

  • February 15 – Buddhist: Parinirvana
    Marks the death of Buddha and his attainment of final Nirvana.

  • February 15 – Hindu: Maha Shivaratri
    A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva.

  • February 18 – Christian: Ash Wednesday

  • Marks the beginning of Lent, a season of fasting and prayer.

  • February 19 – Islamic: Ramadan begins*

 

A holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims.

A month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Bahá’ís.

March 2026

  • March 2 - Bahá’í: 19 days of fasting begins
    March 2-20

  • March 4 – Hindu: Holi
    The festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring. This is one of the most known Hinduism holy days.

  • March 4 – Sikh: Hola Mohalla
    A Sikh festival featuring martial arts, poetry, and community gatherings.

  • March 21 – Bahá’í: Naw-Rúz*
    The Bahá’í New Year, celebrated with joy and festivities.

  • March 21 – Islamic: Eid al-Fitr*
    Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with a feast and prayers. On one of the most important Islamic holy days.

  • March 31 – Jain: Mahavir Jayanti
    Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.

 

April 2026

  • April 2 – Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Memorial of Jesus’ Death
    Commemorates the death of Jesus Christ.

  • April 2-9 – Jewish: Passover*
    Celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

  • April 5 – Christian: Easter
    Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  • April 14 – Sikh, Hindu: Vaisakhi
    Marks the Sikh New Year and celebrates the spring harvest.

  • April 21 – Bahá’í: First Day of Ridván*
    Ridván Festival, celebrating on the 1st, 9th & 12th days (April 21, 29, & May 2)

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May 2026

  • May 1 – Pagan and Wiccan: Beltane*
    Celebrates the peak of spring and the coming of summer.

  • May 1 – Buddhist: Vesak
    Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

  • May 5 – Jewish: Lag BaOmer*
    A festive day marking the end of a plague during Rabbi Akiva’s lifetime.

  • May 24 – Buddhist: Buddha’s Birthday
    Celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

  • May 24 – Bahá’í: Declaration of the Báb
    Declaration of the Báb, who was the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith.

  • May 27 – Islamic: Eid-al-Adha*
    Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

  • May 29 – Bahá’í: Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh*
    Commemorates the passing of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith.

 

June 2026

  • June 4 – Roman Catholic: Feast of Corpus Christi
    Celebrates the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

  • June 17 – Islamic: New Year*
    Marks the new Islamic lunar calendar year.

  • June 21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Litha*
    Marks the longest day and shortest night of the year.

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July 2026

  • July 10 – Bahá’í: Martyrdom of the Báb*
    Commemorates the execution of the Baha’i co-founder.

  • July 23 – Rastafarian: Birthday of Haile Selassie*
    Celebrates the birth of the Ethiopian Emperor, revered in Rastafarianism.

  • July 24 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Pioneer Day
    Commemorates the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah.

 

August 2026

  • August 1 – Pagan and Wiccan:  Lughnasadh *
    Celebrates the beginning of the harvest season.

  • August 15 – Roman Catholic: Feast of the Assumption
    Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

 

September 2026

  • September 11 – Coptic Orthodox Christian:  Nayrouz
    Marks the start of the Coptic New Year.

  • September 14 – Hindu: Ganesh Chaturthi
    Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesh.

  • September 23 – Pagan and Wiccan: Mabon*
    Celebrates the autumn equinox and the second harvest.

  • September 12-13 – Jewish: Rosh Hashanah*
    The Jewish New Year, a time of reflection and renewal.

  • September 21 – Jewish: Yom Kippur*
    The holiest day in Judaism, dedicated to atonement and repentance. This is one of the most important Jewish high holy days.

 

October 2026

  • October 17-21 – Hindu: Durga Puja
    Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasur

  • October 31 – Pagan and Wiccan: Samhain*
    Celebrates the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.

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November 2026

  • November 1 – Christian: All Saints’ Day
    Honors all saints, known and unknown.

  • November 2 – Christian: All Souls’ Day
    Commemorates all the faithful departed.

  • November 8 – Hindu: Diwali
    The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

  • November 10 – Bahá’í: Birthday of the Báb*
    Celebrates the birth of the Bahá’í forerunner to the founder.

  • November 11 – Bahá’í: Birthday of the Bahá’u’lláh*
    Celebrates the birth of the Bahá’í founder.

  • November 24 – Sikh: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
    Honors the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru.

  • November 26 – Bahá’í: Day of the Covenant
    Baháʼís celebrate the appointment of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá as the Centre of Bahá’u’lláh's Covenant.

  • November 28 – Bahá’í: Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
    Marks the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the appointed successor of the Bahá’í Faith

  • November 29 – Christian: Advent
    Marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year leading up to Christmas.

 

December 2026

  • December 4 – Eastern Orthodox Christian: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
    Celebrates the presentation of Mary in the temple.

  • December 6 – Christian: Saint Nicholas Day
    Celebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children.

  • December 8 – Buddhist: Bodhi Day
    Commemorates the enlightenment of Buddha.

  • December 5-12 – Jewish: Hanukkah*
    The Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple.

  • December 21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Yule*
    Celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun.

  • December 25 – Christian: Christmas
    Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Credit: Diversity Resources

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