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Members of the Oglethorpe community observe a variety of religious holidays. The diversity of religious observances across our campus contribute significantly to the unique culture of our institution.

The list below contains many, but not necessarily all, of the religious and cultural holidays celebrated by students, staff, and faculty at Oglethorpe. Use the list below to avoid scheduling conflicts that could negatively impact members of our community and to be mindful of periods when students, staff, and faculty may need greater flexibility and support.

During observances that require fasting, cessation of regular activities, or daily prayer/service attendance, students may have trouble reaching their full academic potential and may seek alternatives for completing assignments or exams. In these cases, students should seek alternative arrangements with their instructor(s) as early as possible to establish reasonable accommodations for their observances. Faculty play an important role in supporting our students as they balance academic responsibilities and religious traditions. Clear communication around the need for accommodations contributes to the well-being of our community members and ensures that students, staff, and faculty feel valued, respected, and heard.

Questions? Please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at [email protected].

*The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar used by Muslims around the world to determine the timing of important religious observations. Dates for religious observances are determined by the movement and observation of the moon as announced by religious authorities.

*It is customary for Jewish observances to begin the holiday before sundown and to extend the holiday after sundown the following night.

DayHolidayReligion
June 8, 2024PentecostChristianity/Catholic
June 11 – 13, 2024ShavuotJudaism
June 15, 2024Trinity SundayChristianity/Catholic
June 16 – 17, 2024Eid al-AdhaIslam
June 20, 2024Summer SolsticePaganism
June 22, 2024Corpus Christi SundayChristianity/Catholic
June 24, 2024Nativity of St. John the BaptistChristianity/Catholic
June 27, 2024Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of JesusChristianity/Catholic
June 29, 2024Feasts of Saints Peter and PaulChristianity/Catholic
July 7 – 8, 2024Al-HijraIslam
July 9, 2024Martyrdom of the BabBaháʼí
July 16, 2024Ashura (10th day of Muharram)Islam
July 31, 2024Feast of St. Ignatius LoyolaChristianity/Catholic
Aug. 12 – 13, 2024Fast of 9th of AvJudaism
Aug. 15, 2024Feast of the Assumption of MaryChristianity/Catholic
Aug. 19, 2024Raksha BandhanHinduism
Aug. 24, 2024Krishna JanmashtamiHinduism
Aug. 25, 2024Abra’eenIslam
Aug. 26, 2024Krishna JanmashtamiHinduism
Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2024ParyushanaJainism
Sept. 7, 2024Ganesh ChaturthiHinduism
Sept. 15 – 16, 2024Mawlid an-NabiIslam
Sept. 22, 2024MabonPaganism
Oct. 2 – 4, 2024Rosh HashanahJudaism
Oct. 23 – 25, 2024Shemini AtzeretJudaism
Oct. 24 – 25, 2024Simchat TorahJudaism
Oct. 31, 2024Deepavali/DiwaliJainism/Sikhism/Hinduism
Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2024SamhainPaganism
Nov. 3, 2024Birth of Bahá’u’lláhBahá’í
Nov. 24, 2024Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur SahibSikhism
Nov. 27 – Nov. 28, 2024Ascension of ’Abdu’l-BaháBahá’í
Dec. 3, 2024Feast of St. Francis XavierChristianity/Catholic
Dec. 8, 2024Bodhi DayBuddhism
Dec. 8, 2024Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionChristianity/Catholic
Dec. 12, 2024Our Lady of Guadalupe DayChristianity/Catholic
Dec. 16 – 24, 2024Las PosadasMexican/southwestern US Christianity
Dec. 25, 2024ChristmasChristianity
Dec. 26, 2024St. Stephen’s DayChristianity
Dec. 21, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025YulePaganism
Dec. 25 – Jan. 2, 2025HanukkahJudaism
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1, 2025KwanzaaPan-African