In accordance with
Board of Education Policy JEDC, we are sharing a non-exhaustive list of major religious holidays that may qualify as religious expression days during the 2026–2027 school year. Families may request up to three religious expression days by providing written notice to their student’s principal. If you have questions regarding school absences, please contact your school's principal.
Major Religious Holidays
2026–2027 School Year
This is a non-exhaustive list of major religious holidays that fall within the 2026–2027 school year.
Holiday | Date |
|---|
Rosh Hashanah | September 11–13, 2026 |
Yom Kippur | September 20–21, 2026 |
Dashain | October 20–23, 2026* |
Diwali (Tihar) | November 8–9, 2026* |
Hanukkah | December 4–12, 2026 |
Christmas | December 25, 2026 |
Kwanzaa | December 26, 2026–January 1, 2027 |
Lunar New Year | February 6, 2027 |
Ramadan | February 8–March 8, 2027* |
Ash Wednesday | February 10, 2027 |
Eid al-Fitr | March 9–10, 2027* |
Good Friday | March 26, 2027 |
Easter | March 28, 2027 |
Pesach (Passover) | April 21–29, 2027 |
Eid al-Adha | May 16–17, 2027* |
Date note: Dates marked with an asterisk may vary based on regional traditions, calendar calculations, or moon sightings.
Jewish holiday note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the first date listed and conclude at nightfall on the final date.