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)

Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Washing of feet is a traditional component

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary

The final day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for the latter. The day commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ's body lay […]

A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)

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)