The Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence at UC Merced embraces and celebrates the cultural and spiritual diversity of our Bobcat community. We recognize that our faculty, staff, and students observe various important religious days that may require accommodation and we are committed to making reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of individuals observing religious holidays.
We encourage faculty, staff, and students who do not share the same religious practices to extend understanding and support to their colleagues and peers. This can be done by considering these dates when scheduling academic deadlines, events, meetings, or activities. By fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect, we strengthen our community and honor the rich diversity that defines our campus.
Calendar Notes
* Indicates the holiday begins at sundown/evening.
^ Indicates the holiday date may vary by country or tradition.
* Indicates the holiday begins at sundown/evening.
^ Indicates the holiday date may vary by country or tradition.
| Date(s) | Holiday | Religion / Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Mahayana New Year | Buddhist |
| January 5 | Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Gurpurab) | Sikh |
| January 26 | Bodhi Day | Buddhist |
| February 15 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu |
| February 17 – March 19 | Ramadan * | Islam |
| February 18 | Ash Wednesday | Christian / Catholic |
| March 3 | Magha Puja | Buddhist |
| March 4 | Holi | Hindu |
| March 19 | Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat) | Hindu |
| March 19 – 27 | Chaitra Navratri | Hindu |
| March 19 – 20 | Eid al-Fitr * | Islam |
| March 21 | Naw-Rúz | Baháʼí |
| March 25 | Feast of the Annunciation | Catholic |
| March 31 | Mahavir Jayanti | Jain |
| April 1 – 9 | Passover * | Jewish |
| April 3 | Good Friday | Christian / Catholic |
| April 5 | Easter | Christian / Catholic |
| April 14 | Vaisakhi | Sikh |
| April 19 | Akshaya Tritiya | Jain |
| April 20 – May 2 | Festival of Ridván | Baháʼí |
| May 1 | Vesak ^ | Buddhist |
| May 21 – 23 | Shavuot * | Jewish |
| May 23 | Declaration of the Báb | Baháʼí |
| May 24 | Pentecost | Christian / Catholic |
| May 26 – 30 | Eid al-Adha * | Islam |
| June 16 | Al Hijra | Islam |
| June 18 | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib | Sikh |
| July 9 – 10 | Martyrdom of the Báb | Baháʼí |
| July 26 | Asalha Puja | Buddhist |
| August 25 – 26 | Mawlid | Islam |
| September 8 | Paryushana Parva | Jain |
| September 11 – 13 | Rosh Hashanah * | Jewish |
| September 20 – 21 | Yom Kippur * | Jewish |
| September 25 – October 2 | Sukkot * | Jewish |
| October 2 – 3 | Shemini Atzeret * | Jewish |
| October 11 – 20 | Shardiya Navratri | Hindu |
| November 8 | Diwali | Hindu / Jain / Sikh |
| November 11 | Birth of Bahá'u'lláh | Baháʼí |
| November 24 | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Sikh |
| December 4 – 12 | Hanukkah * | Jewish |
| December 25 | Christmas | Christian / Catholic |
See an observance missing?
Contact isantos-rivera@ucmerced.edu to suggest an addition to the calendar.
In accordance with applicable federal and state law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate or grant preference on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or other protected categories. All EJIE programs, events, and resources are open to individuals of all identities.
