Presidents’ Day
Honors U.S. presidents, particularly Washington and Lincoln, and their roles in shaping the nation.
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Magha Puja Day
Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to honor the Buddha.
Ash Wednesday
Marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance for 40 days leading up to Easter.
Eid al-Fitr
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, feasts, and charity.
Chaharshanbe Suri
The "Festival of Fire," celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, with bonfires, fireworks, and jumping over flames.
Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Celebrates the Persian New Year and the first day of spring, a 13-day celebration marked by feasts, family gatherings, and cultural rituals.
Sizdah Bedar
The 13th day of Nowruz, celebrated with picnicking outdoors to avoid bad luck.
Hajj
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims who are able.
Day of Arafah
The holiest day of the Islamic year, observed with fasting and prayer.
Confucius’s Birthday
Commemorates the birthday of Confucius, an important figure in Confucianism and Chinese folk religion.