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Sep 22-24, 2025: Sundown Mon, 9/22 to sundown Wed, 9/24
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Rosh Hashanah
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Jewish: New Year begins
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Avoid important academic deadlines or class trips Monday-Wednesday, Sep 22-24. Families may take one or more days off in observance.
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Oct 1-2, 2025: Sundown Wed, 10/1 to sundown Thu, 10/2
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Yom Kippur
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Jewish: Day of atonement, the holiest day of the year.
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Some families fast and may take one or more days off in observance. Avoid class trips or academic deadlines due Wednesday or Thursday, 10/1-10/2.
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Oct 13, 2025: Monday
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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Pay respect, honor, and celebrate the contributions and acts of resistance of Native Americans (celebrated on different days by state)
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Spend time before, during, and after this day to discuss local tribes, past and present. No specific guidance for academic deadlines or trips.
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Oct 20, 2025: Monday
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Diwali
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Festival of lights, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Observed by members of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh faiths.
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Numerous families & faculty celebrate and may take time off the following Monday (Hindu New Year). Avoid academic deadlines or class trips on Monday, 10/20.
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December 25, 2025, Thursday
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Christmas
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Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ.
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Default school holiday in the U.S. Campuses typically closed; limit academic deadlines over break.
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December 26, 2025, Friday
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Kwanzaa
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African American/Pan-African harvest festival that celebrates family, community, and culture
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Families/faculty who celebrate may take time off; limit academic deadlines over break.
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Jan 7, 2026, Wednesday
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Eastern Orthodox Christmas
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Celebrated in Ethiopia, Eritrea on this date
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Families/faculty who celebrate may take time off; avoid academic deadlines if school is back in session.
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Feb 17, 2026: Tuesday
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Lunar New Year (Asian)
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Celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, and other Asian countries, but not all (e.g. Japan celebrates New Year on Jan 1).
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Heavy travel time for families in Asia and some in the U.S. No specific guidance, but check in with families connected to Asian culture about possible travel plans.
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Feb 17, 2026: Month begins sundown Tue, 2/17 and lasts through Thu, 3/19
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Hilal -1st Day of Ramadan
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Muslim: Marks the first day of Ramadan, a month of fasting. The official 1st day is Fri, Feb 28, but fasting begins Mon, the night before, at sundown.
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Consider how an entire month of fasting may impact physical activity, learning, and output on assignments and assessments.
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Feb 18, 2026: Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday
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Christian: First day of Lent, a day of mourning and repentance
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Families may attend services before or after school and also may abstain from eating meat (or other items) for 40 days until Easter. Check in with students before planning tests Weds. Consider activities involving food between Ash Weds and Easter.
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Mar 4, 2026: Wednesday
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Holi
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Festival of colors and a celebration of spring observed in India, So. Asia, and So. Asian communities all over the world.
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Numerous families & faculty celebrate on a weekend right before or after. Check in with students about days off for observance, avoid academic deadlines or class trips.
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Mar 19-20, 2026: Thu-Fri (depending on moon sighting)
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Eid al Fitr
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Muslim: Marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting.
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Avoid academic deadlines, activities, or trips on Monday, March 31. Families may take one or more days off in observance.
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Apr 1-Apr 9, 2026: Sundown Wed, 4/1 to sundown Thu, 4/9
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Passover
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Jewish: Commemorating the freedom of Jews from slavery in Egypt
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Families often gather for a seder dinner the 1st and/or 2nd night. Dinner usually begins by sundown so people may leave early or right after school. Avoid academic deadlines when the 1st or 2nd night falls on a weekday.
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Apr 3, 2026: Friday
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Good Friday
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Christian: Holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Some families fast. Avoid academic deadlines or trips due on Friday, Apr 3. Families may take one or more days off in observance.
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Apr 5, 2026: Sunday
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Easter
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Christian: Holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Some families may take days off for travel. Avoid academic deadlines on Monday, Apr 6.
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May 24, 2026, Sunday
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Buddha’s Birthday
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Buddhism: Celebrates the birthday of Buddha
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Families may visit temples or lantern parades (where available). Check in with students about days off for observance, avoid academic deadlines or class trips.
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May 26-27, 2026: Sundown Tue, 5/26-Wed 5/27
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Eid al Adha
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Muslim: Observance of when G-d appeared to Abraham, also known as the festival of sacrifice.
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Avoid academic deadlines or trips on Tuesday, May 26 or Wednesday, May 27. Some families may take a day off in observance.
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