January 1
New Year’s Day
Mary, Mother of God (Catholic Christian)
Celebrates the solemnity of Mary, the mother of Jesus
Feast Day of Saint Basil (Orthodox Christian)
A celebration of Saint Basil on the day of his death
Shogatsu (Shinto)
Also called Gatan-sai; Celebration of a new year

January 3
Mahayana Buddhist New Year (Buddhist)
Celebration of the New Year

January 5
Twelfth Night (Christian)
Marks the end of the Christmas season
Guru Gobindh Singh Ji birthday (Sikh)
Honors the birth of the founder of Khalsa 

January 6
Epiphany (Christian)
Commemoration of the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus
Holy Theophany (Armenian)
Celebration of Christmas
Three Kings Day- Dia de los Santos Reyes (Latino)
Celebrates the arrival of the three wise men to the Nativity of Jesus
Christmas Day (Rastafarian)
Celebrates the birth of Christ

January 7
Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian)
Celebration of Christmas
Baptism of the Lord Jesus (Christian)
Commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River 

January 12 
Vivekananda’s Birthday (Hindu)
Celebrates the birth of Hindu leader Swami Vivekananda

January 13
Maghi (Sikh)
A festival to commemorate the heroic fight of the Chali Mukte, the Forty Liberated Ones, who laid down their lives warding off an attack by an imperial army marching in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh.

January 14
Makara Sankranti/Pongal (Hindu)
Harvest festival

January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Observance of the birthday of the slain U.S. civil rights leader 

January 20
First of Muharram (Islamic)
The first day of the Muslim year; commemorates the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina

January 21
World Religion Day (Baha’i)*
Day dedicated to the unity and oneness of all world religions

January 23
Vasant Panchami (Hindu)
Festival dedicated to the goddess Saraswati

January 29 
Ashura, Al Hijra (Islamic)
Fast day recognizing the creation, Noah’s departure from the ark, and the saving of Moses from the pharaoh
Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnam)
First day of the first lunar month.

February 2007

February 1
Black History Month begins
Commemorates the achievements of African Americans; Ends February 28
Imbolc (Pagan)
Celebrates the coming of spring and the Celtic goddess Brigit

February 2
Candlemas (Catholic Christian)
Presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple 

February 3
Setsubun (Shinto)
A celebration the day before the beginning of the spring season
Tu B’shvat (Jewish)*
Celebrates the ripening of the first fruits of the year and the coming of spring

February 5
Anniversary of the Constitution (Latino)
Commemorates Mexico’s Constitution 

February 8
Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
Observes the death of Buddha 

February 12
Lincoln’s Birthday
Commemorates the 16th President on his birthday

February 14
Valentine’s Day 

February 16
Maha Shivaratri (Hindu)
A day of celebration honoring Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati

February 16
Carnival (Brazil)

February 18
Chinese New Year (Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist)
Celebration honoring the new year in Asian Countries
Meat Fare Sunday (Orthodox Christian)
Preparation for the resurrection of Christ; last day of eating meat before Lent
Transfiguration Sunday (Christian)
Celebration of the time when Jesus became “radiant” and began talking with Moses and Elijah in front of his disciples
Cheese Fare Sunday (Orthodox Christian)
Also called Forgiveness Sunday, a remembrance of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise 

February 19
President’s Day
Celebration of George Washington’s birthday; honors all presidents
Clean Monday (Orthodox Christian)
Begins season of Lent

February 20
Shrove Tuesday (Christian)
Carnival day, also known as Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day, on the eve of Ash Wednesday; Marks the end of Epiphany

February 21
Ash Wednesday (Christian)
The beginning of Lent, a time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter

February 24
Flag Day (Latino)
Honors the Mexican Flag

March 2007

March 1
Women’s History Month begins
Commemorates the achievements of women; Ends March 31
Fast of Esther (Jewish)
Commemorates the fast of Queen Esther in order to save the Jewish people of ancient Persia

March 2
First day of Ala’ (Baha’i)
Also called the Nineteen Days of Fasting; Month of fasting and meditation between sunrise and sunset; Ends March 20

March 3
Magha Puja Day (Buddhist)
Commemorates an important event in the life of the Buddha 
Holi (Hindu)
Spring festival

March 4
Purim (Jewish)
Commemorates the rescue of the Jewish people in ancient Persia

March 8
International Women’s Day

March 17
St. Patrick’s Day (Catholic Christian)
Honors the patron Saint of Ireland

March 19
Ramayana begins (ends March 27) (Hindu)
Celebrates the epic text the Ramayana

March 20
Earth Day

March 21
Naw-Ruz (Baha’i)*
Observance of the vernal equinox, symbolizing spiritual growth and renewal
Benito Juarez’ Birthday (Mexico)
Honors the famous Mexican president and national hero
Ostara (Pagan)
Observance of the vernal equinox; Celebration of spring

March 25
Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic Christian)
Honors the announcement of Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus

March 27
Ramanavami (Hindu)
Celebration of Rama’s birth 

March 30
Birthday of Caesar Chavez
Honors Hispanic leader who fought for the fair treatment of migrant farm workers and founded the United Farm Workers of America
 

April 2007

April 1
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month begins
Month-long celebration of Asian and Pacific American culture and heritage; Ends April 30
Palm Sunday (Christian)
Last Sunday of Lent; the day Jesus entered Jerusalem

April 2
Lord’s Evening Meal (Jehovah’s Witness Christian)
Primary annual celebration
Hanuman Jayanti (Hindu)
Celebration honoring the birth of Khalsa
Therevadin Buddhist New Year (Buddhist)
Three-day celebration honoring the New Year

April 3
Pesach (Jewish)
Passover; commemorates the exodus of the people from ancient Egypt; Ends April 10

April 5
Mawlid an Nabi (Islamic)
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam
Maundy Thursday (Christian)
Commemorates the Last Supper

April 6
Good Friday (Christian)
Honors the day of Jesus’ crucifixion
Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian)
The day of Jesus’ crucifixion

April 7
Holy Saturday (Catholic Christian)
Solemn vigil honoring Jesus’ death before his resurrection
Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox Christian)
Celebration of the resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus 

April 8
Easter (Christian and Orthodox Christian)
Celebrates the resurrection of Christ 

April 13
Baisakhi (Sikh)
Celebration honoring the birth of Khalsa 
Vaisakhi (Hindu)
Solar New Year 

April 14
Hola Mohalla (Sikh)
Commemorates valor and defense preparedness

April 15
Yom HaSho’ah (Jewish)*
Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 21
First Day of Ridvan (Baha’i)
Celebrates the Prophet Baha’u’llah; ends May 2

April 25
Administrative Professionals Day

April 30
St. James the Great Day (Orthodox Christian)
Recognizes the martyrdom of the Apostle James the Great
 

May 2007

May 1
Labor Day (Worldwide but USA)
Beltane (Pagan)
May Day; Celebration of the beginning of summer

May 2
Buddha Day – Visahka Puja (Buddhist)
Festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha

May 3
National Day of Prayer (Interfaith)
A day designated in the United States in which all, regardless of faith, are asked to come together in prayer

May 5
Cinco de Maio (Latino)
Celebrates the Mexican victory over France

May 6
Lag B’Omer (Jewish)*
The 33rd day of counting the Omer, honors the end of an epidemic 

May 9
Victory Day (Russia)

May 13
Mother’s Day 

May 17
Ascension of Christ (Christian)
Departure of Jesus from Earth after the resurrection

May 19
Armed Forces Day
Recognizes servicemen and women 

May 23
Declaration of the Bab (Baha’i)
Recognition of Ali Muhammad’s declaration that he is the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions
Shavuot (Jewish)*
Celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai with the Ten Commandments 

May 27
Pentecost (Christian and Orthodox Christian)
Observation of the day when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples as tongues of fire and rushing wind 

May 28
Memorial Day
Honors members of the Armed Services who were killed in war

May 29
Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
Commemorates the death of Baha’u’llah, the Promised One
 

June 2007

June 3
All Saints (Orthodox Christian)
Marks the close of the Easter Season; Honors the deaths of all martyrs
Trinity Sunday (Christian)
Honors the belief in one God with a threefold nature 

June 7
Corpus Christi (Catholic Christian)
Celebration of the Eucharist 

June 15
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Catholic Christian)
Celebrates Christ’s all-encompassing love for humanity 

June 16
Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom (Sikh)
Time of remembrance for those who have suffered for their faith

June 19
New Church Day (Swedenborgian Christian)
Annual commemoration of the vision document, “The True Religion” by Emanuel Swedenborg
Juneteenth(African American)
The oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in America

June 21
First Nations Day (Canadian Native People)
Traditionally sacred time marking the summer solstice and the coming of new growth
Litha – Midsummer (Pagan)
Summer Solstice; Celebration of the sun and summer

June 29
Feast Day of Saint Peter and Paul (Catholic Christian)
Remembrance of the suffering of the Apostles Peter and Paul

June 30
Guru Purnima (Hindu)
Venerates gurus
Asalha Puja Day (Buddhist)
Celebration honoring the day Buddha delivered his first sermon and the Buddhist religion was formally established
 

July 2007

July 4
Independence Day (USA)
The USA mational holiday

July 9
Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i)
Observation in honor of the execution of Baha’I founder Ali Muhammad

July 11
St. Benedict Day (Catholic Christian)
Recognition of the father of the Benedictine Order, the first in Western monastic tradition

July 13
Obon – Ulambana (Buddhist)
The gates of hell are opened on this day; Ghosts may visit the world for 15 days

July 14
Bastille Day (France)
The French National holiday

July 24
Pioneer Day (Mormon Christian)
Observation of the arrival of the first settlers at Great Salt Lake 
Tisha B’av (Jewish)*
A day of mourning to commemorate the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people
 

August 2007

August 1
Lammas (Catholic Christian)
First fruits celebration
Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus (Orthodox Christian)
14-day fasting period in preparation for the celebration of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

August 2
Lughnasad (Pagan)
Celebration of the grain harvest

August 6
Transfiguration of the Lord (Christian)
Commemorates the experience on Mount Tabor when Jesus’ physical appearance became brilliant 

August 11
Lailat al Miraj (Islamic)
Festival honoring the night journey and ascent of the Prophet Muhammad and the revelation of Salat

August 15
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic Christian)
Commemorates the day Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken directly to heaven
Dormition of the Theotokos (Orthodox Christian)
Observation of the death, burial, resurrection and transfer of the Virgin Mary to heaven

August 28
Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
Honors the loving ties between brothers and sisters
Lailat al Bara’ah (Islamic)
Night of Forgiveness

August 29
Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Christian)
Remembrance of St. John’s death

September 2007

September 1
Religious year begins (Orthodox Christian)
The start of the Ecclesiastical year

September 3
Labor Day (USA)

September 4
Krishna Jayanti
Celebrates the birth of Sri Krishna 

September 7
Independence Day (Brazil)
Celebrates the birth of Sri Krishna

September 8
Nativity of Virgin Mary (Christian)
Celebrates the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus

September 11
Patriot Day (USA)
Honors those who lost their lives in the U.S. terrorist attacks of 2001

September 13
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)*
Celebration of the New Year
Ramadan begins (Islamic)
Commemoration of Muhammad’s reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qu’ran; The holiest period of the Islamic year; Ends October 13

September 14
Elevation of the Life-giving Cross (Orthodox Christian)
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Cross Day (Christian)
Recognition of the cross on which Jesus was crucified

September 15
Ganesha Chaturthi (Hindu)
Celebration of the feast of Ganesha

September 22
Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Day of Atonement; Holiest day of the year

September 23
Mabon (Pagan)
Feast day celebrating the fall equinox

September 27
Sukkot (Jewish)
A pilgrimage and harvest festival; Commemorates the exodus from Egypt 

September 29
Saint Michael and All Angels (Catholic Christian)
Celebration of angels as companions
 

October 2007

October 4
St. Francis Day (Catholic Christian)
Recognition of the Saint’s service to people and appreciation of the natural world
Blessing of the Animals (Christian)
Celebration honoring the ways in which animals enrich peoples lives
Shemini Atzeret (Jewish)*
The Eighth Day of Assembly, culminates the celebration of renewal and thanksgiving

October 5
Simchat Torah (Jewish)*
Rejoicing of the Law

October 8
Columbus Day
Commemorates the discovery of the new world by Christopher Columbus

October 9
Lailat ul qadr (Islamic)
Night of destiny; First revelation of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad

October 11
Navaratri begins (Hindu)
Celebration honoring three goddesses; Ends October 20 

October 12
Jummatul Wida (Islamic)
Celebrates the last Friday of Ramadan

October 13
Eid al Fitr (Islamic)
Fast marking the close of Ramadan 

October 15
Day of the Race (Latino)
Celebrates Columbus’ arrival to the Americas and the historical origins of the Mexican race

October 20
Birth of the Bab (Baha’i)
Celebrates the birth of Baha’i founder Mirza Ali-Muhammad
Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth (Sikh)
Remembrance of the installation of the holy books as Guru Granth Sahib

October 21
Diwali (Buddhist, Hindu)
Lights festival

October 24
United Nation’s Day
Commemorates the creation of the United Nation’s Charter and it’s peacekeeping efforts

October 27
Reformation Day (Protestant Christian)
Commemorates Martin Luther’s posting of his “Ninety-five Theses” on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany

October 31
All Hallows Eve (Catholic Christian)
Celebration before the feast of All Saints when the spirit and living world become more intertwined
Samhain (Pagan)
Pagan New Year; Festival honoring the dead
 

November 2007

November 1
All Saints’ Day (Christian)
Celebrates all the saints

November 2
All Souls’ Day (Catholic Christian)
Commemorates the faithful departed 
Day of the Dead (Latino)
Honors Mexico’s dead 

November 9
Diwali (Hindu, Sikh)
Festival of lights; Lunar new year 

November 11
Veteran’s Day
Commemorates the signing of the Armistice ending World War I; Honors all who have served in American wars

November 12
Birth of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
Celebrates the birth of the Baha’i messiah 

November 15
Nativity Fast begins (Orthodox Christian)
Marks the beginning of the forty-day vegetarian fast in preparation for the Feast of the Nativity; Ends December 24

November 15
Republic Day (Brazil)
Celebrates the instalation of the republican regime in Brazil

November 20
Revolution Anniversary (Latino)
Celebrates the Mexican Revolution of 1910

November 22
Thanksgiving (USA)

November 24
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikh)
Celebration of the First Nanak; the founder of Sikhism
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikh)
Commemorates the execution of Tegh Bahadur

November 25
Christ the King (Christian)
Celebration of the preeminence of Jesus over all earthly authorities

November 26
Day of the Covenant (Baha’i)
Celebration of the covenant given in the last will and testament of Baha’u’llah 

November 28
Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha (Baha’i)
Celebrates the rising of the spirit of Abdul-Baha to the heavenly dwelling
 

December 2007

December 2
Advent begins (Christian)
Time of preparation for observing the birth of Jesus; Continues every Sunday until December 24

December 5
Hanukkah begins (Jewish)
Festival of lights and rededication; Continues through December 13

December 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Honors soldiers and citizens who lost their lives during the Pearl Harbor attack 

December 8
Bodhi Day (Buddhism)
Celebrates the date when Prince Gautama sat under the Bodhi tree, vowing to remain there until he attained supreme enlightenment
Immaculate Conception of Mary (Catholic Christian)
Honors the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life 

December 12
Virgin of Guadalupe Feast Day (Latino)
Honors the legendary appearance of the Virgin Mary near Mexico City in 1531 

December 18
Waqf al Arafa (Islamic)
Islamic observance day during Hajj when the pilgrims pray for forgiveness and mercy 

December 20
Eid ul-Adha (Islamic)
Four-day festival of sacrifice occurring on the last day of the Hajj 

December 22
Yule (Pagan)*
Winter Solstice; Celebration of the rebirth of the sun

December 24
Christmas Eve (Christian)
A celebration the night before the commemoration of the birth of Jesus

December 25
Christmas (Christian)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus
Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus

December 26
Saint Stephen’s Day (Catholic Christian)
Commemorates Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr

December 28
Holy Innocents (Anglican Christian)
Commemorates the slaughter of male infants in Bethlehem during Herod the Great’s attempt to kill the infant Jesus

December 30
Holy Family (Catholic Christian)
Celebration of the family of Jesus

December 31
New Year’s Eve