Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
2026-05-14
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – Roman Catholic –

Lag B’Omer – Jewish
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06
Lag B’Omer – Jewish
The Jewish observance of the counting of the days – the link – between Pesach and Shavout.

Beltane (May Day)
2026-04-30 19:00 - 2026-05-01 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Beltane (May Day) – Wicca, Paganism – * Denotes holidays that start sundown the day before

Yom HaAtzmaut - Judaism
2026-04-22
Yom HaAtzmaut – Judaism

Yom HaZikaron - Judaism
2026-04-21
Yom HaZikaron – Judaism

Ridvan – Baha’i
2026-04-20 - 2026-05-02
Ridvan – Baha’i
Baha’i commemoration of the twelve-day period in 1863 when Baha’u’llah declared that he was God’s messenger for this age. Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

Vaisakhi – Sikh
2026-04-14
Vaisakhi – Sikh
The anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa and is important for Sikhs because on this day in 1699, the clerical system was removed from Sikhism.

Yom HaShoah - Judaism
2026-04-14

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Roman Catholic
2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Roman Catholic

Holy Friday - Orthodox Christian
2026-04-10

Palm Sunday – Christian (Western Church)
2026-04-05
Palm Sunday – Christian (Western Church)
Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on April 17th.

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05

Holy Saturday - Roman Catholic, Protestant
2026-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
Holy Saturday – Roman Catholic, Protestant

Good Friday - Christian
2026-04-03

Theravadin New Year – Buddhist
2026-04-02
Theravadin New Year – Buddhist
Buddhists of the Theravada tradition celebrate the New Year with symbolic elements often found at the beach: sand and water.

Holy (Maundy) Thursday –Christian (Western Church)
2026-04-02
Holy (Maundy) Thursday –Christian (Western Church)
The Thursday before Easter commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels. Mass or services may include the symbolic washing of the feet. Note: The Eastern Church observe this holiday on April 21st.

Maundy Thursday - Christian
2026-04-02

Pesach (Passover) – Jewish
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-09
Pesach (Passover) – Jewish
Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.

Mahavir Jayanti – Jain
2026-03-31
Mahavir Jayanti – Jain
Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.

Palm Sunday - Christian
2026-03-29

Birth of Prophet Zarathustra - Zoroastrianism
2026-03-26 08:00 - 17:00
Birth of Prophet Zarathustra – Zoroastrianism

Ramanavami - Hindu
2026-03-26

Hydesville Day - Spiritualism
2026-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
Hydesville Day – Spiritualism

Ghambar Maidyozarem - Zoroastrianism
2026-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
Ghambar Maidyozarem – Zoroastrianism

Naw-Rúz (New Year) * - Baha'i
2026-03-21

Eid al Fitr – Islam
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22
Eid al Fitr – Islam
Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing the finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions.

Ostara - Vernal Equinox - Wicca/Neo Pagan
2026-03-20

Solemnity of St. Joseph - Roman Catholic
2026-03-19
Solemnity of St. Joseph – Roman Catholic

Lalat ul Qadr – Islam
2026-03-19
Lalat ul Qadr – Islam
Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of the Qur’an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan. Prayers to Allah for a good destiny.

St. Patrick’s Day – Christian
2026-03-17
St. Patrick’s Day – Christian
A day to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick (cultural and religious Holy Day).
