Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

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

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti - Sikh
2026-11-24
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti – Sikh

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib - Sikh
2026-11-24
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib – Sikh

Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha - Bahá’í
2026-11-28
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha – Bahá’í

Advent Season - Christianity
2026-11-29
Advent Season – Christianity

Feast of St. Francis Xavier - Roman Catholic
2026-12-03
Feast of St. Francis Xavier – Roman Catholic

Chanukah - Judaism
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-12
Chanukah – Judaism

Saint Nicholas Day – Christian/Roman Catholic/Orthodox
2026-12-06
Saint Nicholas Day – Christian
Celebration of the birth of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children, and role model for gift giving. Many churches named for this saint, who is also the Dutch version of Santa Claus.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Roman Catholic
2026-12-08
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Roman Catholic

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Catholic Christian
2026-12-12
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Catholic Christian
Catholic Christian honoring of the legendary appearance of the Virgin Mary near Mexico City in 1531 c.e.

Fast of the 10th of Tevet - Judaism
2026-12-20
Fast of the 10th of Tevet – Judaism

Yule/Winter Solstice * - Wicca/Neo Pagan
2026-12-21

Christmas Eve – Christian
2026-12-24
Christmas Eve – Christian
Christian celebration of the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. It is observed with worship, candle lighting, manger scenes, and festive meals.

Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian
2026-12-25
