Pacific Lutheran University Calendarhttps://calendar.plu.edu/interfaith_calendar/calendarPacific Lutheran University CalendarMon, 13 Apr 2026 14:12:33 -0700120en-usLocalistApr 14, 2026: VaisakhiThis regional Indian holiday is celebrated on 13 or 14 April each year. Also spelled Baisakhi, the holiday is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs and is marked by the millions of Sikhs in India and around the world.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295379722313Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-04-14T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/vaisakhi-2026May 1, 2026: BeltaneBeltane is a Pagan holiday, and one of the eight Sabbats. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox (Ostara) and the coming summer solstice, Litha. The holiday celebrates spring at its peak, and the coming summer. Beltane also sometimes goes by the name May Day.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295809184878Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-05-01T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/beltane-2026May 14, 2026: Ascension ThursdayThe Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, also called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday, commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295858785770Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-05-14T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/ascension-thursday-2026May 24, 2026: Buddha DayIt is a celebration of Buddha's birthday and for some it marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life's meaning). It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295903427085Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-05-24T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/buddha-day-2026May 24, 2026: PentecostPentecost is a religious holiday that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus Christ and also recognizes the day that the church was established.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295936127071Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-05-24T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/pentecost-2026May 26, 2026: Eid al-AdhaIt honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

Muslim Student Association (muslimsa@plu.edu).

Eid al-Adha will begin the evening of Tuesday, May 26 and end in the evening of Wednesday, May 27.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296004370223Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-05-26T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/eid-al-adha-2026Jun 21, 2026: Summer SolsticeThe summer solstice is the moment in the year when Earth is tilted as close to the sun as it will be all year. The summer solstice results in the longest day of the year, meaning it has the most time of daylight.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295966404291Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-06-21T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/summer-solstice-2026Sep 11, 2026: Rosh HashanahJewish New Year. A time of introspection, abstinence, prayer and penitence. The story of Abraham is read, the ram's horn is sounded, and special foods are prepared and shared.

Rosh Hashanah will begin the evening of Friday, September 11 and end the evening of Sunday, September 13.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296056289957Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-09-11T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/rosh-hashanah-2026Sep 20, 2026: Yom KippurJewish Day of Atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.

Yom Kippur will begin the evening of Sunday, September 20 and end the evening of Monday, September 21.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296114835178Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-09-20T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/copy-of-yom-kippurSep 22, 2026: Autumn EquinoxThe autumnal equinox occurs every September in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the beginning of fall.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296080189015Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-09-22T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/autumn-equinox-2026Sep 25, 2026: SukkotSukkot commemorates the years that the Jews spent in the desert on their way to the Promised Land, and celebrates the way in which God protected them under difficult desert conditions. Sukkot is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths.

Sukkot will begin in the evening on Friday, September 25 and end in the evening of Friday, October 2.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296233703015Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-09-25T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/copy-of-sukkotOct 2, 2026: Shemini Atzeret / Simchat TorahIt directly follows the Jewish festival of Sukkot which is celebrated for seven days, and thus Shemini Atzeret is literally the eighth day.

Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah will begin the evening of Friday, October 2 and end the evening of Sunday, October 4.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296453287848Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-10-02T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/shemini-atzeret-simchat-torah-2026Oct 31, 2026: SamhainWicca celebration of endings and beginnings and of remembering the dead. Revering of elders is also observed.

Samhain will begin the evening of Saturday, October 31, and end the evening of Sunday, November 1.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296592322276Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -07002026-10-31T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/samhain-2026Nov 8, 2026: DiwaliHindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light. Gift exchanges, fireworks and festive meals. Jain celebration of Lord Mahavira's day of final liberation.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296631287612Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-11-08T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/diwali-2026Nov 10, 2026: Birth of the BábMany followers of the Baha'i faith celebrate the Birth of the Báb. They believe the Báb helped awaken people to a new period in human history. The Báb, which translates to 'the gate', was born Siyyid 'Ali-Muhammad on October 20, 1819 in what was then Shiraz, Persia, now Iran.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296523938985Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-11-10T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/birth-of-the-bab-2026Nov 11, 2026: Birth of Bahá’u’lláhBahá'u'lláh, which means the glory of God in Arabic, was born Mirza Husayn Ali in 1817 into one of Persia's most noble and privileged families.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296549380319Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-11-11T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/birth-of-bahaullah-2026Dec 4, 2026: ChanukahThe eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Celebration of light, family and freedom. Festive meals, kindling of the menorah.

Chanukah will begin the evening of Friday, December 4 and ends the evening of Saturday, December 12.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296662402136Fri, 04 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-12-04T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/chanukah-2026Dec 21, 2026: Winter SolsticeCelebrated as the rebirth of the Great God, who is viewed as the newborn solstice sun.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296686656816Mon, 21 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-12-21T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/winter-solstice-2026Dec 25, 2026: ChristmasCommemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48296715912649Fri, 25 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -08002026-12-25T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/christmas-2026Feb 1, 2027: ImbolcImbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1 through sundown February 2. Based on a Celtic tradition, Imbolc was meant to mark the halfway point between winter solstice and the spring equinox in Neolithic Ireland and Scotland.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48288148661122Mon, 01 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -08002027-02-01T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/imbolc-2027Feb 7, 2027: RamadanCelebrated during the Ninth Month of the Muslim calendar and holy month of fasting.

Muslim Student Association (muslimsa@plu.edu).

Ramadan will begin the evening of Sunday, February 7 and will conclude the evening of Monday, March 8.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295209081154Sun, 07 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -08002027-02-07T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/ramadan-2027Feb 10, 2027: Ash Wednesday/Beginning of LentChristian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48288236556083Wed, 10 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -08002027-02-10T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/ash-wednesday-beginning-of-lent-2027Mar 9, 2027: Eid al-FitrIslamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions. Begins with prayer in the morning followed by celebratory meals throughout the day.

Eid al-Fitr begins the evening of Tuesday, March 9 and ends the evening of Wednesday March 10.

Muslim Student Association (muslimsa@plu.edu).

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295769940033Tue, 09 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -08002027-03-09T00:00:00-08:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/eid-al-fitr-2027Mar 20, 2027: Spring EquinoxThe Spring Equinox is celebrated as a festival of awakening, and rebirth. It is the time to bid bye to the dark months and move into the warmth of the light.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48288355032383Sat, 20 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -07002027-03-20T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/spring-equinox-2027Mar 21, 2027: Naw-RúzNaw-Rúz is the first day of the Baháʼí calendar year and one of nine holy days for adherents of the Baháʼí Faith. It occurs on the vernal equinox, on or near March 21, which is the traditional Iranian and Afghanistan New Year.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295069216224Sun, 21 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -07002027-03-21T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/naw-ruz-2027Mar 22, 2027: HoliHindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure. It is observed in a colorful and boisterous manner. People shower each other with colored water and smear red and green powder on each other.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48288305246744Mon, 22 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -07002027-03-22T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/holi-2027Mar 26, 2027: Good FridayGood Friday, also known as "Holy Friday," is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295302779731Fri, 26 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -07002027-03-26T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/good-friday-2027Mar 28, 2027: EasterEaster is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_48295342693172Sun, 28 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -07002027-03-28T00:00:00-07:00https://calendar.plu.edu/event/easter-2027