2025 Religious Observances
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 Observances Calendar
Date |
Holiday |
Religion |
January 14 |
Mahayana New Year |
Buddhist |
February 17 |
Brithday of Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab |
Sikh |
February 26 |
Maha Shivaratri |
Hindu |
February 28-March 29 |
Ramadan |
Islam |
March 5 |
Ash Wednesday |
Christian/Catholic |
March 14 |
Holi |
Hindu |
March 19-20 |
Naw-Ruz |
Baháʼí |
March 25 |
Feast of the Annunciation |
Catholic |
March 29-30 |
Eid al-Fitr |
Islam |
April 12-20 |
Passover |
Jewish |
April 14 |
Vaisakhi |
Sikh |
April 18 |
Good Friday |
Christian/Catholic |
April 20 |
Easter |
Christian/Catholic |
May 22 |
Declaration of the Bab |
Baháʼí |
June 1-3 |
Shavuot |
Jewish |
June 6-7 |
Eid al-Adha |
Islam |
June 8 |
Pentacost |
Christian/Catholic |
June 16 |
Martyrdom of of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib |
Sikh |
July 8-9 |
Martyrdom of the Bab |
Baháʼí |
September 4-5 |
Mawlid |
Islam |
September 22-24 |
Rosh Hashanah |
Jewish |
October 1-2 |
Yom Kippur |
Jewish |
October 6-13 |
Sukkot |
Jewish |
October 13-15 |
Shemini Atzeret |
Jewish |
October 20 |
Diwali |
Jain/Hindu/Sikh |
December 14-22 |
Hanukkah |
Jewish |
December 25 |
Christmas |
Christian/Catholic |