A calendar of holidays and observances across major faith traditions. Dates for lunar and lunisolar holidays are estimates and may vary by region, community, and moon sighting.
Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual practice.
Holi, the Festival of Colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, observed with colored powders, water fights, and festive gatherings.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast, celebrated with prayers, festive meals, charitable giving, and gatherings with family and community.
Passover commemorates the Israelites' liberation from Egypt, observed with the Seder meal, removal of leavened foods, and retelling of the Exodus story.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the most significant Christian feast, observed with liturgical services, festive traditions, and regional customs.
Vaisakhi celebrates the Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa brotherhood in 1699, observed with prayers, processions, folk dances, and community gatherings.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, observed with prayers, ritual sacrifice, and festivities.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, celebrated with prayers, hymns, langar, and processions honoring his teachings.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, celebrated with oil lamps, fireworks, prayers, and festive gatherings.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and is observed with lighting the menorah, prayers, and festive foods.
Bodhi Day commemorates the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, observed with meditation, study, and acts of compassion and kindness.
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed with worship, festive meals, gift-giving, and cultural traditions that vary across Christian communities.
The calendar for 2027 will be added as the year approaches. Major holidays repeat each year—use the tradition links above to explore the meaning and practices of each observance.