Below is a list of religious holidays that might pose conflicts with the academic calendar. This list is not exhaustive of religious holidays but includes major holidays as suggested to us by religious organizations. You can also find religious holiday calendars for future years below.
To suggest additions or changes, please contact us at interfaith@chapman.edu.
The following religions are included on this Calendar:
Bahá’í, Buddhism, Christianity, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Latter-day Saints, Oriental Orthodox Christianity, Sikhism, Waldensian, Wiccan/Pagan, Zoroastrianism
Bahá’í
Bahá’í holidays begin at sundown on the first date listed and end at sundown on the last date listed.
Buddhism
There are multiple different types of Buddhism. Not all Buddhists celebrate the same holy days or observe them on the same day. This list is intended to represent the most commonly observed Buddhist holidays.
Islam
Islamic holidays begin at sundown on the first date listed and end at sundown on the last date listed. These holidays are calculated on a lunar calendar and are approximate.
Judaism
Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the first date listed and end at sundown on the last date listed. Some people observe extra days of certain holidays. Those extra days are in parenthesis ().
Sikhism
There are many more Sikh Holy Days, but the ones listed here are considered major observances. These are usually celebrated on weekends for convenience.