Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha’i
2026-07-09
Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha’i
Ali Mohammed was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce and work.

Fast of Tisha B’Av - Judaism
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-24
Fast of Tisha B’Av – Judaism

Dharma Day - Buddhism
2026-07-29
Dharma Day – Buddhism
Some Buddhist holidays are celebrated on different days or different times of the year in different Buddhist traditions. Buddhist holidays listed in this calendar followed the days they are celebrated in the Theravada tradition.

Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola - Roman Catholic
2026-07-31
Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola – Roman Catholic

Lughnassad (Lammas) * - Wicca/Neo Pagan
2026-08-01

Transfiguration Sunday – Christian
2026-08-06
Transfiguration Sunday – Christian
Christian commemoration of the experience on Mt. Tabor when Jesus’ physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciple

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Roman Catholic
2026-08-15
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Roman Catholic

Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary - Orthodox
2026-08-15
Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary – Orthodox

Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu
2026-09-09
Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu
Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna – the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa.

Rosh Hashanah – Judaism/Jewish
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Judaism/Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana is the first of the High Holydays or Days of Awe; it is a time of prayer, reflection, and services.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Roman Catholic, Orthodox
2026-09-14
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Roman Catholic, Orthodox

Fast of Gedalya - Judaism
2026-09-14
Fast of Gedalya – Judaism

Yom Kippur – Jewish/Judaism
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-21
Yom Kippur – Jewish
Jewish/Judaism day of atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.

Fall Equinox (Mabon) – Wiccan/Pagan
2026-09-22
Fall Equinox (Mabon) – Wiccan/Pagan
Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox. A time of gratitude and celebrating with others.

Sukkot – Jewish/Judaism
2026-09-25 - 2026-10-02
Sukkot – Jewish
Jewish/Judaism Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents. One of the three Pilgrimage Festivals for which Israelites were commanded to take a pilgrimage to the Temple at Jerusalem.

Elevation of the Life Giving Cross (Holy Cross) - Christian
2026-09-27

Shemini Atzeret – Judaism/Jewish
2026-10-03
Shemini Atzeret – Jewish
Judaism/Jewish completion of the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah.
Dates are based on a lunar calendar and may not coincide with the Julian/solar calendar dates listed by +/- 1 day. Religious observances begin the evening prior and into the day listed.

Simchat Tora – Jewish/Judaism
2026-10-04
Simchat Tora – Jewish
Jewish/Judaism day to celebrate the reading of the Law. Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings.
Dates are based on a lunar calendar and may not coincide with the Julian/solar calendar dates listed by +/- 1 day. Religious observances begin the evening prior and into the day listed.

Our Lady of the Rosary - Roman Catholic
2026-10-07
Our Lady of the Rosary – Roman Catholic

Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib - Sikh
2026-10-20
Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib – Sikh

Samhain – Wiccan/Pagan
2026-10-31
Samhain – Wiccan/Pagan
Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the winter half of the year.

Solemnity of All Saints - Roman Catholic
2026-11-01
Solemnity of All Saints – Roman Catholic

Day of Buddha’s Descent - Buddhism
2026-11-01
Day of Buddha’s Descent – Buddhism

All Soul’s Day (Day of the Dead) – Catholic Christian
2026-11-02
All Soul’s Day (Day of the Dead) – Catholic Christian
Christian day of prayers, remembrance, and intercession for the dead. Prayers of the faithful are seen as helping to cleanse the souls for the beatific vision of God in heaven.

Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
2026-11-08
Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness. *Note: Different branches of this religion celebrate on different days.

Birth of the Bab – Baha’i
2026-11-10
Birth of the Bab – Baha’i
Baha’i honoring the founder of the Babi religion, the forerunner to Baha’u’llah and the Baha’i faith.

Birth of Bahaullah - Bahá’í
2026-11-10
Birth of Bahaullah – Bahá’í

Nativity Fast begins - ends Dec. 24 - Orthodox Christian
2026-11-14 - 2026-12-24

Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple - Orthodox
2026-11-21
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple – Orthodox

Feast of Christ the King - Roman Catholic
2026-11-22
Feast of Christ the King – Roman Catholic
