General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
General Conference is a biannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wherein members can listen to messages given by the Prophet and Apostles and other leaders. Members may gather with family and friends to listen to the conference messages. These messages are then studied and used in lessons throughout the following six months, until the next General Conference is held.
Recognized by: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Easter
The celebration of Jesus being raised from the dead. The week of Easter is often characterized by special church services and spending time with extended family.
Recognized by: Christian/Catholic/Protestant
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction.
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Contact Name: Shawn Wood. Contact Phone: 8015859244. Contact Email: shawn.wood@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Pascha
The celebration of Jesus being raised from the dead after three days in a tomb following his crucifixion.
Recognized by: Christian Eastern Orthodox
Requested Accommodations: Provide accommodations as requested, avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events and activities.
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Contact Name: Shawn Wood. Contact Phone: 8015859244. Contact Email: shawn.wood@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Yom Hasho'ah
Holocaust Remembrance Day; a day to remember the lives and names of Jewish relatives and friends who were murdered in the Holocaust. General practices include ceremonies or events to remember Holocaust victims who died during World War II; activities may include lighting memorial candles and reciting the Kaddish, which is a prayer for the deceased.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, April 13, 2026 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi is the Sikh new year festival and commemorates 1699, the year Sikhism was born. Vaisakhi is also a long-established harvest festival. There are often parades, dancing, and singing throughout the day. These celebrations involve music, singing, and chanting of scriptures and hymns.
Recognized by: Sikh
Requested Accommodations: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Contact Name: Shawn Wood. Contact Phone: 8015859244. Contact Email: shawn.wood@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Yom Hazikaron
The day preceding Israel’s Independence Day, is a Memorial Day for those who lost their lives in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel and for all military personnel who were killed while in active duty in Israel’s armed forces.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, April 20, 2026 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Ridvan
A 12 day festival of the Baha'i faith. Ridvan means paradise, and is referencing the Garden of Ridvan, where Baha'u'llah stayed for 12 days following his exile from the Ottoman empire. The festival celebrates the Baha'u'llah's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction on the 1st, 9th, and 12th days
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Israeli Independence Day. A Jewish holiday celebrating the formal establishment of the State of Israel, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Beltane
The fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals.General practices include jumping the balefire and dancing the MayPole.
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 1, 2026.
Shavuot
The “Feast of Weeks" was originally an ancient grain harvest festival, and is identified with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. General practices include an evening of devotional programs and studying the Torah, eating dairy products, reading the book of Ruth, and lighting a memorial candle at sundown on the second night of Shavuot.
Recognized by: Jewish
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Declaration of the Bab
Observances begin on the previous evening 2 hours, 11 minutes after sunset. A celebration and remembrance of the Bab, who played a preparatory role to the Baha'u'llah.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Pentecost
50th day after Easter. Holy Spirit descends on Jesus, Apostles and followers.
Recognized by: Christian/Catholic/Protestant
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice. Commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael. God provided a sheep to sacrifice in Ishmael's place. General practices include the distribution of meat, animal sacrifices, prayer, and gathering with family and friends.
Recognized by: Muslim
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction. Provide food accommodations if requested (Islamic dietary restrictions apply).
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Ascention of the Baha'u'llah
Commemorates the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith; Baha’llah died on May 29, 1892 at 3:00 am. General practices include devotional programs and reading from the scriptures
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 29, 2026.
Al-Hijri
Also called the Arabic New Year, or Hijri New Year, this is the first day of the Islamic year, which initially was set around the year Mohammad and his followers emigrating from Mecca to Medina.
Recognized by: Muslim
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Litha/Midsomer/Alban Hefin/Summer Solstice
A celebration of the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. Celebration of the the Goddess manifesting as Mother Earth and the God as the Sun King. For some Pagans the Summer Solstice marks the marriage of the God and Goddess and see their union as the force that creates the harvest’s fruits. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals. General practices include lighting bonfires and watching the sun rise
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Ashura
Shi'a Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson. According to Sunni Muslims, Muhammad fasted and asked others to do so on this day as well. For Sunni Muslims the day also celebrates the parting of the Red Sea for Moses by Allah.
Recognized by: Muslim
Requested Accommodations: Provide food accommodations as requested
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026.