Rosh Hashanah – Jewish Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the 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.

Yom Kippur – Jewish Jewish day of atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.

National Coming Out Day – LQBTQ+ national observance A national day to celebrate coming out and promote LGBTQ individuals to live openly and honestly.

Dasara – Hindu Hindu celebration of victory and valor. Lord Rama is remembered as winning a victory over evil.

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.

Shemini Atzeret – Jewish Jewish completion of the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah.  

Simchat Tora – Jewish Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law. Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings.

Reformation Day – Protestant Christian Anniversary of tradition and its emphasis on the place of the Bible and religious freedom. Public observation is the Sunday before October 31.

All Hallow’s Eve – Christian Christian celebration of mystery combining prayers and merriment involving children and families. It is a prelude to All Saint’s Day.

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

All Saints Day – Christian and Eastern Orthodox The Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on a different date.

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.