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 26, 2025 | Hijri/ 1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
July 5, 2025 | 10th of Muharram (Ashura) (Islam)* |
July 9, 2025 | Martyrdom of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
July 10, 2025 | Āsāḷha Pūjā, Dharma Day: (Theravada Buddhism) |
August 2, 2025 | Tisha B’av (Judaism)* |
Date | Observation |
|---|---|
August 15, 2025 | Arba ‘een (Islam)* |
August 15, 2025 | Feast of Assumption of Mary |
August 16, 2025 | Krishna Janmashtami (Hinduism) |
August 25 - September 6, 2025 | Paryushana Parva (Jain) |
September 4, 2025 | Birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Sunni Islam)* |
September 8, 2025 | Birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Shia Islam)* |
September 22 - October 1, 2025 | Navratri (Hinduism) |
September 23 - September 24, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)* |
October 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur (Judaism)* |
October 7 - October 13, 2025 | Sukkot (Judaism)* |
October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples Day (National) |
October 14 - October 15, 2025 | Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Judaism)* |
October 20, 2025 | Diwali (Hinduism) |
November 1, 2025 | All Saints Day (Catholicism) |
November 1, 2025 | Samhain (Paganism)* |
November 2, 2025 | All Souls's Day (Catholicism) |
November 2, 2025 | Dia de los Muertos (Mesoamerican) |
November 2, 2025 | Birth of the Báb (Baha’i) |
November 3, 2025 | Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha’i) |
November 4, 2025 | Pennsylvania Municipal Election Day (State) |
November 5, 2025 | Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikhism) |
December 8, 2025 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholicism) |
December 12, 2025 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholicism / Mesoamerican) |
December 14 - 22, 2025 | Hanukkah (Judaism)* |
December 25, 2025 | Christmas (Christianity) |
December 26, 2025 - January 1, 2026 | Kwanzaa (Interfaith / African American) |
December 26, 2025 | Death of the Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism) |
January 1, 2026 | Oshogatsu/Gantan-Sai (New Year) |
January 1, 2026 | The Solemnity of Mary (Catholicism) |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
January 2, 2026 | Birthday of ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (Islam)* |
January 6, 2026 | Feast of Epiphany (Christianity) |
January 6, 2026 | Eastern Orthodox Christmas (Orthodox Christianity) |
January 14, 2026 | Makar Sankranti/Pongol (Hinduism) |
January 16, 2026 | Laylat al-Mi'raj (Islam)* |
January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (National, No classes held) |
February 16, 2026 | George Washington’s Birthday / President’s Day |
February 17, 2026 | Lunar New Year (Buddhism / Interfaith / National) |
February 18 - March 18, 2026 | Ramadan (Islam)* |
February 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday (Christianity) |
February 18, 2026 | Lent Begins (Christianity) |
February 23, 2026 | Eastern Orthodox Lent Begins (Orthodox Christianity) |
March 2 - 20, 2026 | Nineteen Day Fast (Baha’i)* |
March 2, 2026 | Purim (Judaism)* |
March 3, 2026 | Holi (Hinduism / Sikhism / Buddhism / Jainism) |
March 3, 2026 | Magha Puja Day (Buddhism) |
March 12, 2026 | 23rd Night of Ramadan (Islam)* |
March 16, 2026 | 27th Night of Ramadan (Islam)* |
March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (Islam)* |
March 21, 2026 | Naw Ruz (Noruz) /Bahai/Zoroastrianism) |
March 29 - April 5, 2026 | Holy Week (Christianity) |
March 29, 2026 | Palm Sunday (Christianity) |
March 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti (Jain) |
April 2 - 9, 2026 | Passover (Pesach) (Judaism)* |
April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Christianity) |
April 5, 2026 | Easter (Christianity) |
April 10, 2026 | Eastern Orthodox Good Friday (Orthodox Christianity) |
April 12, 2026 | Eastern Orthodox Easter (Orthodox Christianity) |
April 14, 2026 | Vaisakhi (Sikhism) |
April 21, 2026 | First Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
April 29, 2026 | Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
May 1, 2026 | Beltane (Paganism) |
May 1, 2026 | Vesak/Visakha Puja (Buddha Day) (Buddhism - dates may vary) |
May 2, 2026 | Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)* |
Date | Observance |
|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day (Christianity) |
May 21, 2026 | Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox Christianity) |
May 21 - 23, 2026 | Shavuot (Judaism)* |
May 24, 2026 | Declaration of the Báb (Baha’i)* |
May 26, 2026 | Holy Day of Arafah (Islam)* |
May 27, 2026 | Eid-al-Adha (Islam)* |
May 29, 2026 | Ascension of Baha’u’llah |
June 4, 2026 | Eid al-Ghadeer (Islam)* |
June 16, 2026 | Hijri/1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) (Islam)* |
June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth (Interfaith / African American / National) |
*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
