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

Christmas – Christian
2026-12-25
Christmas – Christian
Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. Note: Churches from different parts of the world celebrate it during January.

Kwanzaa – African American
2026-12-26 - 2027-01-01
Kwanzaa – African American
A celebration of family, community, and culture.
