Religious Observance
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.
We thank you in advance for your commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at UC Merced.
Religious Observance Calendar
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Date |
Holiday |
Religion |
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January 17, 2024 |
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib |
Sikh |
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January 18 |
Bodhi Day |
Buddhist |
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February 10 |
Lunar New Year |
Buddhist |
|
February 14 |
Ash Wednesday |
Christian/Catholic |
|
March 8 |
Maha Shivaratri |
Hindu |
|
March 10- April 9 |
Ramadan |
Islam |
|
March 19 |
Nowruz |
Persian |
|
March 25 |
Holi |
Hindu |
|
March 29 |
Good Friday |
Christian/Catholic |
|
March 31 |
Easter |
Christian/Catholic |
|
April 8 |
Feast of the Annunciation |
Christian/Catholic |
|
April 9- 10 |
Eid al-Fitr |
Islam |
|
April 13 |
Vaisakhi |
Sikh |
|
April 22- April 30 |
Passover |
Jewish |
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May 5 |
Easter |
Eastern Orthodox |
|
May 19 |
Pentecost |
Christian/Catholic |
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May 22 |
Declaration of the Bab |
Baháʼí |
|
June 11- June 13 |
Shavuot |
Jewish |
|
June 16, 2024 |
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib |
Sikh |
|
June 16- June 17, 2024 |
Eid al-Adha |
Islam |
|
July 8- July 9 |
Martydom of the Bab |
Baháʼí |
|
September 15 – September 16 |
Mawlid |
Islam |
|
October 2- October 4 |
Rosh Hashanah |
Jewish |
|
October 11- October 12 |
Yom Kippur |
Jewish |
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October 16 – October 23 |
Sukkot |
Jewish |
|
October 23- October 25 |
Shemini Atzeret |
Jewish |
|
November 1 |
Diwali |
Jain/Hindu/Sikh |
|
December 25 |
Christmas |
Christian/Catholic |
|
December 25 – January 2, 2025 |
Hanukkah |
Jewish |
