Calendar of Religious Holidays

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. If you have any questions or comments, please contact registrar@arizona.edu. 

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, 2023 Jewish work not permitted 
Yom Kippur• Sept 24-25, 2023 Jewish work not permitted
Sukkot• Sept 29-Oct 6, 2023 Jewish work not permitted 9/29-10/1
October 2023
      
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah• Oct 6-8, 2023 Jewish work not permitted 
Birth of the Bab Oct 27, 2022 Bahá'i  work nor permitted
Birth of Baha'u'llah Oct 28, 2022 Bahá'i  work not permitted 
February 2024
      
Tibetan New Year/Losar** Feb 10, 2024 Buddhist work not permitted
March 2024
      
Naw Ruz March 20, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted 
April 2024
      
Eid al-Fitr April 9-10, 2024 Islam work not permitted
Ridvan 1st Day April 21, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted
Passover• April 22-30, 2024 Jewish work not permitted 4/23 & 4/30
Ridvan 9th Day April 29, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted
May 2024
      
Ridvan 12th Day May 2, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted
Vesak** May 14, 2024 Buddhist work not permitted
Declaration of the Bab May 25, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted
Ascension of Baháʼu’lláh May 30, 2024 Bahá'i  work not permitted
June 2024
      
Shavu'ot• June 11-13, 2024 Jewish work not permitted
Eid al-Adha June 16-17, 2024 Islam work 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, 2023 Islam work not forbidden
September 2023 
      
Sukkot Sept 29-Oct 6, 2023 Jewish work not forbidden except 9/29-10/1
December 2023
      
Hanukah• Dec 7-15, 2023 Jewish work not forbidden
Christmas Dec 25, 2023 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden
February 2024
      
Lunar New Year** Feb 10, 2024 Chinese work not forbidden
Ash Wednesday Feb 14, 2024 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden
March 2024
      
Ramadan begins* March 10, 2024 Islam work not forbidden
Purim• March 23-24, 2024 Jewish work not forbidden
Holy Thursday March 28, 2024 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden
Good Friday March 29, 2024 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden
Holy Saturday March 30, 2024 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden
Easter March 31, 2024 Christian/Catholic work not forbidden 
April 2024
      
Ramadan ends* April 8, 2024 Islam work not forbidden
Passover April 22-30, 2024 Jewish work not forbidden except 4/23 & 4/30
July 2024
      
Ashura* July 16, 2024 Islam work not forbidden 

Calendar of Religious Holidays: Academic Year 2024-2025