The AACC community includes members of varied backgrounds, and we strive for awareness and understanding of the rich diversity of cultural observances celebrated by our students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners.
The information on this webpage is intended for informational purposes and may not be inclusive of all religious/cultural holidays and observances.
As we schedule meetings, assessments and deadlines, considering and understanding religious holidays will support the college’s commitment to equity and inclusion and support engagement with our students and colleagues. We welcome constructive feedback and suggestions for additions to the following list of observances and holidays.
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Date(s) |
Holiday(s)/Observation(s) |
Suggestions |
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July 23-24, 2026 |
Tisha Ba’av - Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Those observing may be fasting to commemorate the somber events. |
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August 1, 2026 |
Lammas/Lughnasadh (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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August 28, 2026 |
Raksha Bandhan (Hindu) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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September 3-4, 2026 |
Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu) |
Avoid scheduling major academic deadlines on this day, since it is likely that students will be operating on very little sleep. |
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September 11-13, 2026 |
Rosh Hashanah - Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees and students may take off. |
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September 20-21, 2026 |
Yom Kippur – Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Those observing may be fasting. Employees and students may take off. |
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September 23, 2026 |
Mabon/Alban Elfed/Autumnal Equinox (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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September 25-October 2, 2026 |
Sukkot – Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on the first two days. If planning an event, provide food accommodation as requested (kosher basics). |
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October 2-4, 2026 |
Shemini Atzeret – Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on this date. If planning an event, provide food accommodation as requested (kosher basics). |
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October 3-4, 2026 |
Simchat Torah – Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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October 11-19, 2026 |
Navaratri (Hindu) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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October 31-November 1, 2026 |
Samhain (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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November 5, 2026 |
Diwali (Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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November 10-11, 2026 |
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha’i) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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December 4-12, 2026 |
Hanukkah / Chanukah – Begins at Sundown (Jewish) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. If planning an event, provide food accommodation as requested (kosher basics). |
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December 21, 2026 |
Yule/Midwinter/Alban Arthan/Winter Solstice (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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December 24-25, 2026 |
Christmas – Begins at Sundown (Christian/Roman Catholic and Protestant) |
This is a national holiday in the United States, so special accommodations are likely not required. |
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December 26, 2026-January 1, 2027 |
Kwanzaa |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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January 1, 2027 |
Gantan-sai (Shinto) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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January 6, 2027 |
Epiphany/Twelfth Night/Three Kings Day (Christian/Roman Catholic and Protestant) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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January 7, 2027 |
Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Christian) |
This typically falls during winter break, so special accommodations are likely not required. |
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Date(s) |
Holiday(s)/Observation(s) |
Suggestions |
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February 1-2, 2027 |
Imbolc/Candlemas (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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February 6-20, 2027 |
Lunar New Year (Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist) |
Year of the Goat. Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, and activities on this date. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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February 10, 2027 |
Magha Puja Day (Buddhist) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 9-10, 2027 |
Eid al Adha (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling important deadlines or activities. |
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March 8-9, 2027 |
Ramadan/Ramazan (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling important deadlines or activities due to students, faculty, and staff fasting during daylight hours. |
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February 10, 2027 |
Ash Wednesday (Christian/Roman Catholic/Protestant) |
Provide food accommodation as requested; prohibitions include animal products. Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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March 20, 2027 |
Nowruz (Baha’i) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 21, 2027 |
Ostara/Alban Eilir/Spring Equinox (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 21, 2027 |
Palm Sunday (Christian) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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March 22-23, 2027 |
Holi (Hindu) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 22-24, 2027 |
Purim (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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March 25, 2027 |
Maundy Thursday (Christian) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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March 28, 2027 |
Easter (Christian) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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April 14, 2027 |
Vaisakhi (Sikh) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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April 21-28, 2027 |
Passover/Pesach (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (Kosher & leavening restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on the first two or last two days. |
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April 30, 2027 |
Good Friday (Christian) |
Provide food accommodation as requested; prohibitions include animal products. Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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May 1, 2027 |
Beltane/May Eve (Pagan/Wiccan) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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May 2, 2027 |
Buddha Day (Buddhist) |
Provide food accommodations (vegetarian restrictions apply). Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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May 2, 2027 |
Pascha (Eastern Orthodox) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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May 3-4, 2027 |
Yom HaShoah (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (Kosher restrictions apply). Day of mourning, accommodate deadline change requests as needed. |
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May 16-17, 2027 |
Eid al Adha (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on the first day. |
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May 29, 2027 |
Ascension of the Baha’ullah (Baha’i) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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June 10-12, 2027 |
Shavuot (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (Kosher restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on either day. |
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June 21, 2027 |
Summer Solstice/Litha (Pagan) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |