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.
Martyrdom of the Bab
The commemoration of the miraculous events surrounding the execution of the Bab, the harbinger of the Baha'i faith, where he is considered a Manifestation of God.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodations: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Tisha B'Av
Commemorates a series of Jewish tragedies including the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem. General practices include fasting and mourning.
Recognized by: Jewish
Requested Accommodations: Limited work restrictions; fast day. Provide accommodations as requested
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026.