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Religious Holidays

Concordia recognizes and respects the diversity of its community, including diversity of religious faiths and observances. The University is committed to providing an environment in which its faculty, staff and students can fulfill both their university and their religious commitments.

Every year, many important days and months of note are marked around the world. Please visit the Days of significance calendar to view days that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, inclusive and just society.

* Please note that some religious holidays start at different times during the day
and in some cases dates may vary between branches of a tradition.

Date September 7 Observance Paryushana-parva ends, Samvatsari Faith Jainsim
Date September 15
 Observance Mawlid Al-Nabi Faith Islam
Date September 22 Observance Mabon (autumn equinox) Faith Wicca
Date September 27 Observance Meskel Faith Tewahedo Orthodox

Date October 2 Observance Rosh Hashana
 Faith Judaism
Date October 3 Observance Navratri starts Faith Hinduism
Date October 4 Observance Feast of St Francis of Assisi Faith Christianity 
Date October 11 Observance Navaratri ends Faith Hinduism
Date October 11 Observance Yom Kippur Faith Judaism
Date October 12 Observance Dussehra Faith Hinduism
Date October 16 Observance First day of Sukkot Faith Judaism
Date October 20 Observance Installation of the Holy Scriptures as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Faith Sikhism
Date October 22 Observance Hoshana Rabbah Faith Judaism
Date October 23 Observance Shemini Atzeret Faith Judaism
Date October 24 Observance Simchat Torah Faith Judaism
Date October 31 Observance Bandi Chhor Divas Faith Sikhism
Date October 31 Observance Diwali (Deepavali) Faith Jainism, Sikhism, Hinduism
Date October 31 Observance Samhain Faith Wicca

Date November 1 Observance All Saint's Day Faith Christianity 
Date November 2 Observance All Souls Day Faith Christianity 
Date November 12
 Observance Birth of Bahá’u’lláh Faith Bahá’í

Date December 1
 Observance First Sunday of Advent
 Faith Christianity
Date December 2 Observance Guru Nanak Gurpurab Faith Sikhism
Date December 8
 Observance Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
 Faith Sikhism
Date December 8 Observance Bodhi Day Faith Buddhism
Date December 8 Observance Feast of the Immaculate Conception Faith Christianity (Catholic)
Date December 21 Observance Yule Faith Wicca
Date December 24 Observance Christmas Eve Faith Christianity 
Date December 25 Observance Christmas Faith Christianity
Date December 26 Observance First Day of Hanukkah Faith Judaism
Date December 26 Observance Kwanzaa (Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2025) Faith Kwanzaa

Date January 1 Observance Gantan-Sai (New Year's Day) Faith Shinto 
Date January 2
 Observance Hanukkah (Last day) Faith Judaism
Date January 5 Observance Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Faith Sikhism
Date January 6 Observance Feast of Epiphany Faith Christianity
Date January 7 Observance Eastern Orthodox Christmas Faith Christianity
Date January 14 Observance Maghi Faith Sikhism
Date January 14 Observance Orthodox New Year Faith Christianity
Date January 15 Observance Sankranti or Makar Sankranti Faith Hinduism
Date January 29 Observance Lunar New Year begins Faith Multiple faiths

Date February 1  Observance Imbolc  (The Feast of Waxing Light) Faith Wicca
Date February 2 Observance Candlemas Faith Christianity
Date February 3 Observance Setsumbum-sai Faith Shinto
Date February 7 Observance Vasant Pachami Faith Hinduism
Date February 12 Observance Tu B'Shvat Faith Judaism
Date February 23 Observance Lailat al Isra' wal Mi'raj Faith Islam

Date March 5 Observance Ash Wednesday Faith Western Christianity
Date March 10 Observance Beginning of Lent (Eastern Orthodox) Faith Orthodox Christianity
Date March 14 Observance Holi Faith Hinduism
Date March 14 Observance Makha Bucha (Māgha Pūjā) Faith Buddhism
Date March 17 Observance Lailat al Bara'a (15 Sha‘bān) Faith Islam
Date March 20 Observance Purim  Faith Judaism
Date March 21 Observance Naw Ruz Faith Baha’i
Date March 21 Observance Noruz  Faith Zoroastrianism
Date March 21 Observance Ostara Faith Wicca
Date March 29 Observance Ramadan begins Faith Islam
Date March 29 Observance Khordad Sal  Faith Zoroastrianism

Date April 6 Observance Rama navami Faith Hinduism
Date April 11 Observance Passover begins Faith Judaism
Date April 13 Observance Palm Sunday  Faith Western Christianity 
Date April 13 Observance Baisakhi Faith Sikism
Date April 14 Observance Birthday Guru Angad Dev Faith Sikhism
Date April 18 Observance Good Friday  Faith Western Christianity 
Date April 18 Observance Holy Friday (Orthodox/Eastern) Faith Orthodox Christianity 
Date April 19 Observance Passover ends Faith Judaism
Date April 20 Observance Easter Faith Western Christianity
Date April 20 Observance Easter (Orthodox/Eastern) Faith Orthodox Christianity
Date April 21 Observance Easter Monday  Faith Christianity
Date April 22 Observance First day of Ridván Faith Baha'i
Date April 30 Observance Laylat al-Qadr Faith Islam
Date April 30 Observance Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day  Faith Judaism
Date April 30 Observance Ninth day of Ridván Faith Baha'i

Date May 1 Observance Beltane Faith Wicca
Date May 2 Observance Twelfth Day of Ridván  Faith Baha’i
Date May 3, 2025 Observance Ramadan ends/Eid al-Fitr Faith Islam
Date May 11 Observance Wesak/Vesak Faith Buddhism
Date May 18 Observance Lag Ba'Omer Faith Judaism
Date May 22 Observance Declaration of the Báb  Faith Baha’i
Date May 29 Observance Ascension Day (Western) Faith Western Christianity 
Date May 29 Observance Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh  Faith Baha’i

Date June 5 Observance Ascension Day (Orthodox) Faith Orthodox Christianity 
Date June 6 Observance Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Faith Sikism
Date June 7 Observance Shavout Faith Judaism
Date June 8 Observance Holy Day of Arafah  Faith Islam
Date June 9 Observance Eid al-Adha  Faith Islam
Date June 15 Observance Pentecost (Orthodox) Faith Orthodox Christianity 
Date June 21 Observance Litha  Faith Wicca

Date July 6 Observance Martyrdom of the Báb  Faith Baha'i
Date July 6 Observance Hijra Faith Islam
Date July 27 Observance Tish'a B'av Faith Judaism

August 2025
  Observance Faith
Date August 1 Observance Lammas Faith Wicca
Date August 5 Observance Fast in Honour of Holy Mother of Jesus Faith Orthodox Christianity 
Date August 6 Observance Transfiguration Day Faith Christianity 
Date August 11 Observance Tish'a B'Av Faith Judaism
Date August 11 Observance Raksha Bandhan  Faith Hinduism
Date August 13 Observance Ashura Faith Islam
Date August 15 Observance Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Faith Catholicism
Date August 26 Observance First day of Paryushan Mahaarva Faith Jainsim
Date September 1 Observance Ganesh Chatuthi Faith Hinduism

Religious accomodations

Policy for students on the accommodation of religious observances

Concordia University recognizes diversity and places a high value on inclusion and respect for differences. 

This Policy outlines the process of student accommodations for religious beliefs, observances and obligations in the context of evaluative exercises set out in course outlines. Evaluative exercises include, but are not limited to, class attendance, lectures, labs, tests, assignments, practicum, in-class examinations and centrally supervised final examinations.

*Please note that some religious holidays start at different times during the day and, in some cases, dates may vary between branches of a tradition.

Read the Policy for students on the accommodation of religious observances [PDF]

Multi-Faith and Spirituality Centre

The MFSC is a home on campus for all those who wish to celebrate the human spirit in the widest sense of the word; open to all students whether spiritual, secular or religious. Their approach is pluralistic, accepting and energizing and they encourage students to live with integrity & authenticity. The MFSC can provide support services on these topics: 

  • Discussing requests for religious accommodations:
    • Days off for holy days.
    • Dietary restrictions and laws.
    • Daily spiritual practices (such as prayer, devotion).
    • Dress and clothing.
  • Handling conversations about religion:
    • Countering stereotypes or dealing with disrespectful comments.
    • Exploration of religion & queerness.
    • Advice on how to lead respectful conversations.
  • Spiritual and religious support and connection to local communities.
Learn more about the MFSC
 
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