First of Muharram (Ra's al-Sanat Al Hijrivah)
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first day of the first month of the Islamic year. This day commemorates the Hijra ("migration") of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E. where the first Islamic community was established.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Tufts University's 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: "Roots and Rhythm: Honoring Our Past, Creating Our Future"
Join us for a community celebratory lunch featuring keynote speaker Jamila Lyiscott, professor of social justice education and co-founder of the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research at UMass Amherst, followed by outdoor and indoor activities from 1–2 p.m.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Breed Memorial Hall, both inside and outside of the building. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Community Engagement. Speaker Name: Jamila Lyiscott. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJDjImnLgqL3zFGzmYT8-Ows1JAfXokmjbFjDpiyzCQOU8Ew/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Tufts Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for the Tufts community celebration of Juneteenth!
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to RSVPs. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 51 Winthrop St. Medford, MA 02155. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Community Celebration. Social Justice/Human Rights. Speaker Name: Jamila Lyiscott, tenured professor of social justice education at UMass Amherst and co-founder of the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJDjImnLgqL3zFGzmYT8-Ows1JAfXokmjbFjDpiyzCQOU8Ew/viewform. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
The fifth Guru (1563-1606), Arjan built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh Scriptures.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Juneteenth
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Litha/Midsummer
Multifaith Observances
(Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Summer Solstice, celebrating the longest day and the blessings of light as well as the beginning of the sun god's death.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Ashurah ('Ashurah)
Multifaith Observances
(Islam) First day may be dependent on the sighting of the moon. For Sunni Muslims, it is a voluntary fast day. Many important events are believed to have occurred on this day, such as Noah's leaving the Ark and the freedom and departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt. For Shi'i Muslims, it is a time of mourning commemorating the martyrdom of Husain (the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad) on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026.
Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum
Multifaith Observances
(Church of Latter Day Saints) The Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were assassinated in 1844 while incarcerated in Carthage, Illinois.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Ghambar Maidyoshem
Multifaith Observances
(Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of water, the sowing of the summer crop, and the harvesting of grain.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, July 3, 2026.
Fiscal Year End
Support financial aid before the end of the fiscal year ends on June 30! Your gift makes Tufts accessible for current and future Jumbos, and makes the Tufts Tuition Pact sustainable.
You can also make a gift to any area at Tufts that's important to you by June 30, and it will count for the 2026 fiscal year.
Location Details: Online giving form. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
For more info visit give.tufts.edu. Independence Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Friday, July 3, 2026.
Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training
We are excited to announce that we will be offering our Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training course in Talloires, France, this July!
This course is a one-of-a-kind experience to learn how to conduct systematic reviews, connect with an international network of researchers and clinicians, and spend a week in the French Alps at Tufts European Center. The four-day program, July 6–9, will consist of 6–8 hours a day of lectures, integrated learning, and group activities culminating in a presentation that can be submitted to Cochrane as a full review proposal.
Learning outcomes:
Over the program, participants will learn: Overview of The Cochrane Collaboration , Defining the PICO and review question , Systematic literature search and study selection , Critical appraisal and risk of bias , Data extraction, analysis, and interpretation , GRADE evidence and findings review , RevMan Software, Covidence, Rayyan and the use of AI in systematic reviews , Understand the application of these methods to…
Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. RSVP Information: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21525_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3223. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: Shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Monday, July 6, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026.
For more info visit secure.touchnet.net. Martyrdom of the Bab
Multifaith Observances
(Baha'i) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha'u'llah, in 1850. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Blood Drive at Tufts University
The Department of Chemistry is organizing a blood drive with Boston Children’s Hospital on Friday, July 10. Time slots to give blood are available throughout the day from 9 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Consult the eligibility sheet online and sign up here. The sponsor code for this event is 'TUFTS'.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Check in will be just inside the lobby and the bloodmobile will be parked on the adjacent patio. Open to Public: No. Event Contact Name: Karen O'Hagan. Event Contact Email: karen.ohagan@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3729.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit halfpints.childrenshospital.org. Tisha B'Av
Multifaith Observances
(Judisism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Pioneer Day
Multifaith Observances
(Church of Latter Day Saints) Mormon observance of the arrival of Brigham Young at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1847.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Dharma Day
Multifaith Observances
(Buddhism) Commemorates the Buddha's first teaching following his enlightenment. The date and name of this Buddhist celebration varies significantly among cultures and communities.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Lammas/Lughnasa
Multifaith Observances
(Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first harvest festival, celebrating the sacrifices of the Earth and the sun for the harvest and the diminishing strength of summer.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, July 31, 2026 – Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic) Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Dormition of the Theotokos
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Orthodox) The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being taken up into heaven.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Birth of Muhammad, Mawlid an-Nabi
Multifaith Observances
(Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. First day may be dependent on the sighting of the moon. Milad an-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is celebrated by Muslims as the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Raksha Bandan
Multifaith Observances
(Hinduism) Also abbreviated to Rakhi, it is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Krishna Janmashtami
Multifaith Observances
(Hinduism) Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, September 4, 2026.
Labor Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Monday, September 7, 2026.
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Orthodox) The Feast commemorates the birth of the Mother of Jesus Christ.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Paryusana Festival
Multifaith Observances
(Jainism) Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryusana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Rosh Hashanah
Multifaith Observances
(Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of humankind, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that conclude on Yom Kippur. It marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Ghambar Paitishem
Multifaith Observances
(Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Fast of Gedaliah
Multifaith Observances
(Judaism) Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast. Observances during this time may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Multifaith Observances
(Hinduism) A celebration of Ganesh’s birthday, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh, who has the head of an elephant, is the God of Success and is invoked at the beginning of all new undertakings. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, September 14, 2026.