Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

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.

Good Friday - Christian
2026-04-03

Holy Saturday - Roman Catholic, Protestant
2026-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Holy Saturday – Roman Catholic, Protestant

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05

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.

Holy Friday - Orthodox Christian
2026-04-10

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

Yom HaShoah - Judaism
2026-04-14

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Ascension of Jesus – Christian (Western Church)
2026-05-14
Ascension of Jesus – Christian (Western Church)
Christian recognition of the departure of Jesus from the earth after the resurrection. It’s perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. Observed with worship including prayers and music. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 10th.

Yom Yerushalayim
2026-05-15
Yom Yerushalayim – Judaism

Shavuot – Jewish
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-23
Shavuot – Jewish
The Jewish celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai with the ten commandments. Begins the evening of June 4th. Plants and flowers are used in decorations.

Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam
2026-05-22 - 2026-06-05
Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam
Islamic observance day during Hajj when pilgrims pray for forgiveness and mercy. Hajj is Islamic pilgrimage rites at Mecca on 7-12th days of the month of Dhu al-Hajj.

Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i
2026-05-23
Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i
This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Work is suspended on this day.

Day of ‘Arafah
2026-05-26
Day of ‘Arafah – Islam – ** 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

Eid al Adha – Islam
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-29
Eid al Adha – Islam
Islamic festival of sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritual. A three-day festival recalling Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

Ascension of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i
2026-05-28
Ascension of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i
Marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith.

Visakha Puja - Buddha Day ** - Buddhism
2026-05-31
Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist
Observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths.

Pentecost – Christian (Western Church)
2026-06-07
Pentecost – Christian (Western Church)
Celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, the birth of the church, following His resurrection. Occurs seven weeks after Easter Sunday and is celebrated with baptism liturgies and joyous services. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 12t

Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian
2026-06-07
Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian
Catholic celebration in recognition of the Eucharist – The Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.

Hijri Calendar- Muharram 1445 - Islam
2026-06-17
** 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.

Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Sikh
2026-06-18
Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Sikh
Sikh time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.

Litha/Summer Solstice – Wiccan/Pagan
2026-06-21
Summer Solstice – Wiccan/Pagan
One of four solar holidays where the sun shines the longest time and reaches the highest height.

Ashura – Islam
2026-06-25
Ashura – Islam
The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad.
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.
