At Temple University, we recognize that religions are practiced in diverse ways. We recognize that this list, despite being comprehensive, is not exhaustive.
We ask that you share any suggested updates or religious observances that you would like to see added on this calendar via the contact us form on this page.
Spirituality, faith, and cultural heritage are key aspects of many students' identities at Temple University. Instructors should consider various religious, cultural, and federal holidays when creating syllabi, and faculty should review the calendar when scheduling events.
Note that Muslim and Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before the listed dates. Faculty should offer reasonable alternatives for students who are unable to attend class or need flexibility around assignments due to observance of or commitments related to religious, cultural or federal holidays.
Please refer to the official university calendar for the list of holidays on which the university is closed or no classes are held.
Date | Observation |
|---|---|
July 8, 2024 | 1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
July 9, 2024 | Martyrdom of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
July 17, 2024 | 10th of Muharram (Ashura) (Islam)* |
July 20, 2024 | Āsāḷha Pūjā, Dharma Day: (Theravada Buddhism) |
August 6, 2024 | Arba ‘een (Islam)* |
Date | Observation |
|---|---|
August 14, 2024 | Tisha B’av (Judaism)* |
August 26, 2024 | Krishna Janmashtami (Hinduism) |
August 30, 2024 | Paryushana Parva (Jain) |
September 16, 2024 | Birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Sunni Islam)* |
September 21, 2024 | Birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Shia Islam)* |
October 3-October 4, 2024 | Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)* |
October 3-October 12, 2024 | Navratri (Hinduism) |
October 12, 2024 | Yom Kippur (Judaism) * |
October 14, 2024 | Indigenous Peoples Day (National) |
October 17-October 23, 2024 | Sukkot (Judaism)* |
November 1, 2024 | Samhain (Paganism)* |
October 24-October 25, 2024 | Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Judaism)* |
October 31-November 2, 2024 | Dia de los Muertos (Mesoamerican) |
November 1, 2024 | Diwali (Hinduism) |
November 2, 2024 | Birth of the Báb (Baha’i) |
November 3, 2024 | Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha’i) |
November 5, 2024 | Pennsylvania Municipal Election Day (State) |
November 15, 2024 | Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikhism) |
December 8, 2024 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholicism) |
December 12, 2024 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholicism / Mesoamerican) |
December 25, 2024 | Christmas (Christianity) |
December 26, 2024-January 2, 2025 | Hanukkah (Judaism)* |
December 26, 2024-January 1, 2025 | Kwanzaa (Interfaith / African American) |
December 26, 2024 | Death of the Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism) |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
January 6, 2025 | Feast of Epiphany (Christianity) |
January 7, 2025 | Eastern Orthodox Christmas (Orthodox Christianity) |
January 13, 2025 | Birthday of ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (Islam)* |
January 14, 2025 | Makar Sankranti/Pongol (Hinduism) |
January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (National, No classes held) |
January 27, 2025 | Laylat al-Mi'raj (Islam)* |
January 29, 2025 | Lunar New Year (Buddhism/Interfaith/National) |
February 12, 2025 | Magha Puja Day (Buddhism) |
February 17, 2025 | George Washington’s Birthday / President’s Day |
March 1, 2025 – March 19, 2025 | Nineteen Day Fast (Baha’i)* |
March 1, 2025 – March 30, 2025 | Ramadan (Islam)* |
March 3, 2025 | Eastern Orthodox Lent Begins (Orthodox Christianity) |
March 5, 2025 | Ash Wednesday (Christianity) |
March 5, 2025 | Lent Begins (Christianity) |
March 14, 2025 | Purim (Judaism)* |
March 14, 2025 – March 15, 2025 | Holi (Hinduism/Sikhism/Buddhism/Jainism) |
March 20, 2025 | Nowruz (Interfaith/National/Bahai/Zoroastrianism) |
March 23, 2025 | 23rd Night of Ramadan (Islam)* |
March 27, 2025 | 27th Night of Ramadan (Islam)* |
March 31, 2025 | Eid al-Fitr (Islam)* |
April 13, 2025 – April 20, 2025 | Passover (Pesach) (Judaism)* |
April 14, 2025 | Vaisakhi (Sikhism) |
April 18, 2025 | Good Friday (Christianity) |
April 18, 2025 | Eastern Orthodox Good Friday (Orthodox Christianity) |
April 21, 2025 | First Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
April 20, 2025 | Easter (Christianity) |
April 20, 2025 | Eastern Orthodox Easter (Orthodox Christianity) |
April 29, 2025 | Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
May 1, 2025 | Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
May 12, 2025 | Vesak (Buddhism - dates may vary) |
May 23, 2025 | Declaration of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
May 29, 2025 | Ascension Day (Christianity) |
May 29, 2025 | Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian) |
June 2, 2025 – June 3, 2025 | Shavuot (Judaism)* |
June 5, 2025 | Holy Day of Arafah (Islam) |
June 7, 2025 | Eid-al-Adha (Islam)* |
June 15, 2025 | Eid al-Ghadeer (Islam)* |
June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth (Interfaith/African American/National) |
June 26, 2025 | 1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
*Begins at sundown on the first date listed
Notes: Shabbat (Judaism) Weekly-Friday to sunset to Saturday sunset, Jumu’ah (Islam) Weekly-Thursday sunset to Friday sunset