Mabon (Pagan, Wiccan)
Celebrates the autumnal equinox through a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
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Erev Rosh Hashanah* (Judaism)
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on this Gregorian calendar day. * Work restricted.
*Rosh Hashanah* (Judaism)
Beginning of the Jewish Year and High Holy Days. (Work is prohibited)
Navaratri* (Hindu)
Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshipped
Erev Yom Kippur* (Judaism)
* Work restricted.
Dussehra (Hindu)
Celebration of Lord Rama’s triumph over the evil King Ravana. Also celebrates the conquest by the Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon King Mahishasura, a battle which took 10 days
*Yom Kippur* (Judaism)
Day of Atonement (Fasting and work prohibited)
*Sukkot* (Judaism)
The Feast of the Tabernacles and Harvest festival (work is prohibited the first two days). Begins at sundown on October 16th 2024.
Shemini Atzeret* (Judaism)
Marks the end of Sukkot (work prohibited)
Simchat Torah* (Judaism)
Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle (work is prohibited)
Diwali (Hindu, Jain, Sikh)
Festival of lights.