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Observances for the 2026-2027 academic year

Observances are set and move according to a lunar calendar.

Meaning of Symbols
IconMeaning
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
Observance begins at night on the last day listed
Icon: Observance has significant work restrictions
Observance has significant work restrictions
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Observances for the 2026-2027 academic year
DateNameIcon
January 5 - 6, 2027*Laylat al Miraj 
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
January 23 - 24, 2027*Laylat al Bara'ah (Nisf Sha'ban)
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
February 8 - March 9, 2027*Ramadan
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations

 

March 6- 7, 2027*Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power; Commonly observed during last 10 nights of Ramadan)
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
March 9-10, 2027*Eid al-Fitr
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
Icon: Observance has significant work restrictions
May 15 - 16, 2027*Day of Arafat (Day of Hajj)
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
May 16 - 17, 2027*Eid al-Adha
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed

 

University Accommodation Statement

Date Variability: Certain observances, particularly within Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, are based on lunar calendars or local astronomical calculations and may vary by one day. Students, faculty, and staff should be accommodated when observance dates differ from those listed above based on their religious community's practice.

Notes on Date Accuracy

  • Dates are given according to Pacific Time (California) where applicable.
  • Observances marked with (*) may vary by one day based on local moon sighting, temple calculations, or denominational practice.
  • For accommodation purposes, universities should treat Islamic, Hindu, Jain, and some Buddhist observances as potentially extending one day before or after the listed date.