Calendar

Vasant Navratri (Hinduism)

Hindu festival celebrated in the spring season. The word ‘Navratri’ means nine nights. During these nine days and nights, people pray to the goddess Durga, who represents strength, courage and protection.

Eidl-Ul-Fitr (Islam)

Eid is centred around celebrating the end of a month of fasting and spending time with family, friends, and people within the community. Giving thanks to God is core, which is why on the morning of Eid, Muslims offer a special congregational Eid prayer

What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated? – BBC Newsround

Ostara (Spring Equinox) (Paganism)

Ostara celebrates the beginning of spring, new life, and the balance of light and dark in nature.

Nowruz (Persia and Baha’i)

Celebration of the Persian and Baha’i New Year.

Palm Sunday (Christianity)

Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. It remembers the last journey of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem.

Pesach (Judaism)

This 7-day holiday week honours the freeing of Israeli slaves. It is one of three pilgrimage festivals and is a major Jewish holiday celebrated on the 15 days of Nisan (Hebrew month).

Hanuman Jayanti (Hinduism)

Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Hanuman, hero of the Ramayana and one of the most revered figures in Hinduism. The festival focuses on his strength, unwavering faith, and selfless service.

Good Friday (Christianity)

Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy Week for Christians and falls two days before Easter Sunday each year. The day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

What is Easter? – BBC Bitesize

Easter Sunday

Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon, after 21st March for Christians, so it falls from March 22nd to April 25th each year. The day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Theravada (Buddhism)

This day marks Buddha’s birth, death, enlightenment, and the start of the rainy season.

Vaisakhi (Sikhism)

One of the most important Sikh holidays, marking the establishment of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 and symbolizing spiritual renewal, Sikh identity, and community service. It is also a traditional harvest festival in Punjab, but for Sikhs it is primarily a profound religious celebration.

What is Vaisakhi? – BBC Bitesize

Ridvan (Bahá’í)

This Bahá’í 12-day festival commemorates Bahaullah’s declaration that he was a manifestation of God. The name means Paradise and is named after a garden found outside of Baghdad, where he was exiled before traveling to Constantinople.

Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated on this day every year. The day raises awareness of the environmental security of our planet.

Beltane (Paganism)

This Pagan festival honours and represents the peak time of Spring and the beginning of Summer.

Ascension Day (Christianity)

Ascension Day is a major Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascent into heaven, celebrated on the 40th day after Easter. It marks the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the beginning of the Church’s mission in the world.

Shavuot (Judaism)

Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Yr Hajj (Islamic)

An annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for all Muslims.

Eid-al-Adha 

Eid‑al‑Adha is one of the two major Islamic festivals, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It takes place on the 10th day of Dhul‑Hijjah, coinciding with the final days of the Hajj pilgrimage.