Calendar of Religious Holidays: Academic Year 2023-2024

The calendar below includes holidays, traditional observances, and major religious days celebrated by our diverse University community of faculty, staff, and students.  The University of Arizona will remain open on most of the religious holidays listed below. See the General Catalog's Academic Calendar for University-wide holidays and closures.

This calendar is compiled by the Office of the Registrar in coordination with the University Religious Council and is designed to aid faculty and staff in planning during the term. This list is not meant to be exhaustive of all holidays or observances, nor active religious communities on campus.  

If you have any questions or comments, or wish to suggest adding a religious observance, please contact us at registrar@arizona.edu 

To request religious accommodations, please review the religious accommodation policy.


Religious Holidays: Non-work days

The religious holidays listed below have been designated non-work days by the religions that celebrate them.

See also Work Not Strictly Forbidden

• Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the first date listed.* Islamic dates are approximate. The official days can be plus/minus one day and depend upon the official physical sighting of the new moon. This can be confirmed at the time by calling the Islamic Center at 520-624-3233.** Buddhist: Two aspects to take into account with Buddhist festivals.  Most, with the exception of the Japanese, use the lunar calendar and the dates of festivals vary from country to country and between Buddhist traditions.Shabbat, Jewish Sabbath: Every week from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. (Also observed by several Christian denominations, the largest being 7th Day Adventists)Note: Bahá'is holidays begin at sunset on the day preceding the given date. There are also 19 days of fasting (Mar 2-21). Work is not forbidden, but because of fasting, exams may be easier to take in the morning or evening.
2023-24 Academic Year 
Date 
Tradition 
Notes
September 2023
   
Rosh Hashanah•Sept 15-17, 2023Jewishwork not permitted 
Yom Kippur•Sept 24-25, 2023Jewishwork not permitted
Sukkot•Sept 29-Oct 6, 2023Jewishwork not permitted 9/29-10/1
October 2023
   
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah•Oct 6-8, 2023Jewishwork not permitted 
Birth of the BabOct 27, 2022Bahá'i work nor permitted
Birth of Baha'u'llahOct 28, 2022Bahá'i work not permitted 
February 2024
   
Tibetan New Year/Losar**Feb 10, 2024Buddhistwork not permitted
March 2024
   
Naw RuzMarch 20, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted 
April 2024
   
Eid al-FitrApril 9-10, 2024Islamwork not permitted
Ridvan 1st DayApril 21, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted
Passover•April 22-30, 2024Jewishwork not permitted 4/23 & 4/30
Ridvan 9th DayApril 29, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted
May 2024
   
Ridvan 12th DayMay 2, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted
Vesak**May 14, 2024Buddhistwork not permitted
Declaration of the BabMay 25, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted
Ascension of Baháʼu’lláhMay 30, 2024Bahá'i work not permitted
June 2024
   
Shavu'ot•June 11-13, 2024Jewishwork not permitted
Eid al-AdhaJune 16-17, 2024Islamwork not permitted 

Religious Holidays: Work Not Strictly Forbidden

See also, Religious Holidays: Non-work days

• Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the day preceding the given date.* Islamic dates are approximate. The official days can be plus/minus one day and depend upon the official physical sighting of the new moon. This can be confirmed at the time by calling the Islamic Center at 520-624-3233.# Orthodox Christian holidays. Most Orthodox Christians would also be excused from work obligations on Christmas.** Lunar New Year is an important religious and cultural holiday for Asians.
Academic Year 2023-24
Date
Tradition
Notes
August 2023
   
Ashura*Aug 8, 2023Islamwork not forbidden
September 2023 
   
SukkotSept 29-Oct 6, 2023Jewishwork not forbidden except 9/29-10/1
December 2023
   
Hanukah•Dec 7-15, 2023Jewishwork not forbidden
ChristmasDec 25, 2023Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden
February 2024
   
Lunar New Year**Feb 10, 2024Chinesework not forbidden
Ash WednesdayFeb 14, 2024Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden
March 2024
   
Ramadan begins*March 10, 2024Islamwork not forbidden
Purim•March 23-24, 2024Jewishwork not forbidden
Holy ThursdayMarch 28, 2024Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden
Good FridayMarch 29, 2024Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden
Holy SaturdayMarch 30, 2024Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden
EasterMarch 31, 2024Christian/Catholicwork not forbidden 
April 2024
   
Ramadan ends*April 8, 2024Islamwork not forbidden
PassoverApril 22-30, 2024Jewishwork not forbidden except 4/23 & 4/30
July 2024
   
Ashura*July 16, 2024Islamwork not forbidden