Fall 2024
| Date | Observance | Faith |
|---|---|---|
| DateAugust 26 | ObservanceKrishna Janmashtami | FaithHindu |
| DateSeptember 15–17 | ObservanceRosh Hashanah* | FaithJudaism |
| DateOctober 3-12 | ObservanceNavaratri | FaithHindu |
| DateOctober 11-12 | ObservanceYom Kippur* | FaithJudaism |
| DateOctober 16-23 | ObservanceSukkot* | FaithJudaism |
| DateOctober 23-25 | ObservanceShemini Atzeret* | FaithJudaism |
| DateOctober 24-25 | ObservanceSimchat Torah* | FaithJudaism |
| DateNovember 1 | ObservanceDiwali | FaithHindu/Sikh/Jain |
Spring 2025
| Date | Observance | Faith |
|---|---|---|
| DateFebruary 28 - March 30 | ObservanceRamadan* | FaithMuslim |
| DateMarch 5 | ObservanceAsh Wednesday | FaithChristian |
| DateMarch 14 | ObservanceHoli | FaithHindu |
| DateMarch 30-31 | ObservanceEid al-Fitr* | FaithMuslim |
| DateApril 12-20 | ObservancePassover* | FaithJudaism |
| DateApril 17 | ObservanceMaundy Thursday/Holy Thursday | FaithChristian |
| DateApril 18 | ObservanceGood Friday | FaithChristian |
*Begins at sundown on the first date of the observance.
Policy regarding religious holidays: Students observing religious holidays on days when class is in session will notify their instructors and be granted excused absences from all classes and an opportunity to make up any tests or exams given on these days.
The Registrar’s Office publishes a list of religious holidays annually. Requests for excused absences for religious observances not included in this list will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.