Religious Studies

Commemorates liberation of Israelites by God from slavery in Egypt and their freedom as a nation under leadership of Moses (work is prohibited on first and last two days)

A twelve-day festival in the Bahá'í Faith, when its founder Baha’u’llah declared his mission.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Honors life and fertility

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension

Commemorates declaration of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh the founder of the Bahá’í Faith

This Bahá'í holiday commemorates the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í faith, Bahá'u'lláh, and his teachings.

Celebrates the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)

Festival commemorating giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai (work restrictions)

The Festival of Sacrifice remembers Abraham’s devotion in offering his son as a sacrifice. Work is prohibited.

Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Also known as Midsummer, celebrates the summer solstice.