Holiday & Interfaith Calendar

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.

2023-24 Holiday & Interfaith Calendar

ObservanceTypeDateNotes
Labor DayNational HolidaySeptember 4, 2023EWU Closed. A tribute to the accomplishments of American workers, and in honor of the American Labor Movement.
9/11National ObservanceSeptember 11, 2023Remembrance of terrorist attacks by Al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday September 11, 2001.
Rosh Hashanah (New Year)JewishSeptember 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023Begins 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.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)JewishSeptember 25, 2023 Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity.
Yom Kippur is a day of atonement for personal sins. It is considered one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.
Mawlid an NabiIslamSeptember 27, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day.
Mawlid an Nabi commemorates the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)JewishSeptember 30, 2023 - October 6, 2023Begins 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 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day, restriction on academic activity.
Also known as Simchat Torah is celebrated with dancing, singing, and rejoicing in the Torah.
NavaratriHinduOctober 15 , 2023 - October 24, 2023Navaratri is a nine day celebration in honor of the goddess Durga and her victory of good over evil.
Birth of the Báb

Baha'iOctober 16, 2023The birthday of Siyyid 'Ali-Muhammad the prophet who became know as the Báb or The Gate.
Birth of Bahá’u’lláhBaha'iOctober 17, 2023The birthday of Bahá’u’lláh, one of the founders of the Baha'i faith.
HalloweenOctober 31, 2023
Dia de los MuertosNovember 1, 2023 - November 2, 2023Dia de los Muertos honors deceased loved ones with joyous celebrations and festivities.
Daylight Savings EndsNovember 5, 2023
Veteran's DayNational HolidayNovember 11, 2023EWU Closed.
Observed in honor of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Diwali (Deepavali)Hindu, Jain, SikhNovember 12, 2023Diwali is the festival of lights; a celebration of good over evil.
Thanksgiving DayNational HolidayNovember 23, 2023EWU Closed
Native American Heritage DayNational HolidayNovember 24, 2023EWU Closed
Day of the CovenantBaha'iNovember 26, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day. Celebration of the appointment of 'Abdu’l-Bahá.
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev SahibSikhNovember 27, 2023The birthday of the founder of Sikhism.
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-BahaBaha'iNovember 28, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day.
Commemorates the death of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)BuddismDecember 8, 2023Celebration of the day that Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryCatholicDecember 8, 2023A celebration of Mary's separation from sin.
HanukkahJewishDecember 8, 2023 - December 15, 2023Begins sundown of preceding day. A celebration of the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the 2nd temple.
Winter SolsticeDecember 21, 2023The earth is tilted the furthest from the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin lengthening.
Christmas EveChristianDecember 24, 2023
ChristmasChristianDecember 25, 2023Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
KwanzaaDecember 26, 2023 - January 1, 2024Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
New Years DayNational HolidayJanuary 1, 2024EWU Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. DayNational HolidayJanuary 15, 2024EWU Closed
Groundhog DayFebruary 2, 2024
Lunar New YearFebruary 10, 2024
Mardi GrasFebruary 13, 2024
Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday ChristianFebruary 14, 2024It is observed through prayer, fasting and the rubbing ashes in the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent.
LentCatholicFebruary 14, 2024 - March 28, 2024A season of fasting and reflecting on Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
President's DayNational HolidayFebruary 19, 2024EWU Closed
Maha ShivaratriHinduMarch 8, 2024A annual festival in honor of the Hindu god Shiva.
Daylight Savings BeginsMarch 10, 2024Clocks are turned ahead 1 hour.
RamadanIslamMarch 11, 2024 - April 9, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before first day. A month of fasting and prayer.
St. Patrick's DayMarch 17, 2024
Naw-Rúz (New Year)Baha'iMarch 20, 2024Sundown Tuesday to Sundown Wednesday
PurimJewishMarch 24, 2024Sundown Thursday to Sundown Friday.
Celebration of the Lord saving the Jewish people from Haman through Queen Esther's faithfulness.
Palm SundayChristianMarch 24, 2024Celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem the week before Easter.
HoliHinduMarch 25, 2024A celebration of love, colors, and Spring.
Good FridayChristianMarch 29, 2024Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
EasterChristianMarch 31, 2024Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April Fool's DayApril 1, 2024
Laylat al KadrIslamApril 6, 2024Commemorating when the Qurʾān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Eid al Fitr - Ramadan endsIslamApril 9, 2024 - April 10, 2024Marking the end of Ramadan.
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)SikhApril 13, 2024The beginning of the Hindu solar new year.
Mahavir JayantiJainApril 21, 2024Celebration of the birth of Mahavir.
RidvanBaha'iApril 21, 2024 - May 1, 2021Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Celebrating Baháʼu'lláh declaring that he was a manifestation of god.
Lord's Evening MealJehovah's WitnessApril 22, 2024A Commemoration of The Last Supper
Earth DayApril 22, 2024
Pesach (Passover)JewishApril 23, 2024 - April 30, 2024Begins sundown of preceding day. Celebration of the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt.
Good Friday (Eastern Orthodox)Eastern OrthodoxMay 3, 2024Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Easter (Eastern Orthodox)Eastern Orthodox May 5, 2024Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Mother's DayMay 12, 2024
Armed Forces DayNational HolidayMay 18, 2024Honoring the six branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard) of the United States military
PentecostOrthodox ChristianMay 19, 2024Celebration of the Holy Spirit descending upon the followers of Christ fifty days after His resurrection.
Declaration of the BabBaha'iMay 22, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Commemoration of when the Bab announced in 1844 that he was the new messenger of god.
Memorial DayNational HolidayMay 27, 2024EWU Closed.
Honoring those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Ascension of Baha'u'llahBaha'iMay 29, 2024Commemoration of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith.
ShavuotJewishJune 11, 2024 - June 13, 2024Involves restriction on academic activity. A celebration of the the receiving of the Torah and of the grain harvest.
Flag DayJune 14, 2024Commemoration of the adoption of the United States flag in 1777.
Father's DayJune 16, 2024
JuneteenthJune 19, 2024EWU Closed. A celebration of the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African-Americans in the Confederacy.
Summer SolsticeJune 20, 2024The earth is tilted the closest to the sun, at this point in the year daylight hours begin shortening.
Independence DayNational HolidayJuly 4, 2024EWU Closed. Celebration of American independence and freedom.
Hijra - New Year IslamJuly 8, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before. The Islamic New Year.
Martyrdom of the BabBaha'iJuly 9, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Commemorates the day the co-founder of the Baha'i faith was executed in 1850.
Eid al Adha - Sacrifice DayIslamJuly 17, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Celebration of Ibrahim's willingness to follow Allah.
AshuraIslamJuly 17, 2024Begins at sundown of evening before first day. Mourning the death of Muhammad in 680 A.D.
JanmashtamiHinduAugust 26, 2024A festival celebrating the birth of birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.