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 |
|---|---|
June 16, 2026 | Hijri/ 1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
June 25, 2026 | 10th of Muharram (Ashura) (Islam)* |
July 10, 2026 | Martyrdom of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
July 23, 2026 | Tisha B’av (Judaism)* |
July 29, 2026 | Āsāḷha Pūjā, Dharma Day: (Theravada Buddhism) |
Date | Observation |
|---|---|
August 15, 2026 | Lammas/Lughnasa |
August 15, 2026 | Arba ‘een (Islam)* |
August 25, 2026 | Birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Islam)* |
September 3, 2026 | Krishna Janmashtami (Hinduism) |
September 8, 2026 | Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos (Orthodox Christianity) |
September 8- September 16, 2026 | Paryushana Parva (Jain) |
September 12 - October 13, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)* |
September 20, 2026 | Yom Kippur (Judaism) * |
September 25- October 2, 2026 | Sukkot (Judaism)* |
October 2 - October 3, 2026 | Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Judaism)* |
October 11- October 19, 2025 | Navratri (Hinduism) |
October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples Day (National) |
November 1, 2026 | All Saints Day (Catholicism) |
November 1, 2026 | Samhain (Paganism)* |
November 1-November 2, 2026 | Dia de los Muertos (Mesoamerican) |
November 2, 2026 | All Souls's Day (Catholicism) |
November 3, 2026 | Pennsylvania Municipal Election Day (State) |
November 8, 2026 | Diwali (Hinduism) |
November 10, 2026 | Birth of the Báb (Baha’i) |
November 11, 2026 | Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha’i) |
November 24, 2026 | Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikhism) |
December 4- December 12, 2026 | Hanukkah (Judaism)* |
December 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholicism) |
December 12, 2026 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholicism / Mesoamerican) |
December 12, 2026 | Birthday of ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (Islam)* |
December 25, 2026 | Christmas (Christianity) |
December 26, 2026- January 1, 2027 | Kwanzaa (Interfaith / African American) |
December 26, 2026 | Death of the Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism) |
January 1, 2027 | Oshogatsu/Gantan-Sai (New Year) |
January 1, 2027 | The Solemnity of Mary (Catholicism) |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
January 6, 2027 | The Solemnity of Mary (Catholicism) |
January 6, 2027 | Feast of Epiphany (Christianity) |
January 7, 2027 | Eastern Orthodox Christmas (Orthodox Christianity) |
January 15, 2027 | Makar Sankranti/Pongol (Hinduism) |
January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (National, No classes held) |
January 22, 2027 | Tu B'Shevat |
February 6, 2027 | Lunar New Year (Buddhism/Interfaith/National) |
February 7- March 8, 2027 | Ramadan (Islam)* |
February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday (Christianity) |
February 10, 2027 | Lent Begins (Christianity) |
February 15, 2027 | George Washington’s Birthday / President’s Day |
February 21, 2027 | Magha Puja Day (Buddhism) |
March 2 - 20, 2027 | Nineteen Day Fast (Baha’i)* |
March 9- March 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (Islam)* |
March 15, 2027 | Eastern Orthodox Lent Begins (Orthodox Christianity) |
March 20, 2027 | Naw Ruz (Noruz) /Bahai/Zoroastrianism) |
March 21- March 27, 2027 | Holy Week (Christianity) |
March 21, 2027 | Palm Sunday (Christinatity) |
March 22, 2027 | Holi (Hinduism/Sikhism/Buddhism/Jainism) |
March 23, 2027 | Purim (Judaism)* |
March 25, 2027 | Good Friday (Christianity) |
March 28, 2027 | Easter (Christianity) |
April 27, 2027 | Vaisakhi (Sikhism) |
April 19, 2027 | Mahavir Jayanti (Jain) |
April 21- April 29, 2027 | Passover (Pesach) (Judaism)* |
April 21, 2027 | First Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
April 29, 2027 | Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
April 30, 2027 | Eastern Orthodox Good Friday (Orthodox Christianity) |
May 1, 2027 | Beltane (Pagan) |
May 2, 2027 | Eastern Orthodox Easter (Orthodox Christianity) |
May 2, 2027 | Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day (Christianity) |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
May 15, 2027 | Holy Day of Arafah (Islam)* |
May 17, 2027 | Eid-al-Adha (Islam)* |
May 20, 2027 | Vesak/Visakha Puja (Buddha Day) (Buddhism - dates may vary) |
May 22, 2027 | Declaration of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
May 24, 2027 | Eid al-Ghadeer (Islam)* |
May 29, 2027 | Ascension of Baha’u’llah |
June 6, 2027 | Hijri/1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
June 10, 2027 | Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian) |
June 11- June 12, 2027 | Shavuot (Judaism)* |
June 15, 2027 | 10th of Muharram (Ashura) (Islam)* |
June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth (Interfaith / African American / National) |
June 27, 2027 | Martyrdom of Joseph Smith (Latter Day Saints) |
June 29, 2027 | Gahambar Maidyoshem (Zoroastrianism) |
July 10, 2027 | Martyrdom of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
*Begins at sundown on the first date listed
Notes: Shabbat (Judaism) Weekly-Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, Jumu’ah (Islam) Weekly-Thursday sunset to Friday sunset
