Acknowledging and celebrating different communities, identities, and perspectives.
The Coastline student body is diverse, representing many cultures, customs, and religions. This calendar is intended for educational and planning purposes only; it is not intended as a comprehensive listing. If you have questions or recommendations on the dates and observances below, email studentequity@coastline.edu.
Religious Observance | Date(s) |
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Ashura *, ** |
August 7 - 8 |
Rosh Hashanah * |
September 25 - 27 |
Yom Kippur *, ** |
October 4 - 5 |
Sukkot * |
October 9 - 16 |
Diwali |
October 24 |
Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead |
November 1 |
Bodhi Day |
December 8 |
Hanukkah |
December 18 - 26 |
Christmas (Julian Calendar) |
December 25 |
Ash Wednesday ** |
February 22 |
Holi * |
March 7 |
Ramadan *, ** |
March 22 – April 21 |
Passover *, ** (Seder observed first two nights) |
April 5 - 12 |
Good Friday (Julian Calendar) ** |
April 7 |
Easter (Julian Calendar) |
April 9 |
Eid al-Fitr * |
April 21 - 22 |
Vesak Day |
May 5 |
Eid al-Adha |
June 28 - 29 |
* Indicates that the observance begins at sundown.
** Indicates that fasting or dietary restriction is associated with the observance.
Note: The Julian Calendar is utilized by Orthodox Christian traditions. Differing calendars and interpretations may also adjust dates of observances for other faiths.
Religious Observance | Date(s) |
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Eid al-Adha * |
Monday, July 19, 2021 through Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
Ashura *, ** |
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 through Thursday, August 19, 2021 |
Rosh Hashanah * |
Monday, September 6, 2021 through Wednesday, September 8, 2021 |
Yom Kippur *, ** |
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 through Thursday, September 16, 2021 |
Sukkot * |
Monday, September 20, 2021 through Monday, September 27, 2021 |
Diwali |
Thursday, November 4, 2021 |
Bodhi Day |
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
Christmas (Julian Calendar) |
Friday, January 7, 2022 |
Ash Wednesday ** |
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 |
Holi * |
Monday, March 17, 2021 through Tuesday, March 18, 2022 |
Ramadan *, ** |
Saturday, April 2, 2022 through Sunday, May 1, 2022 |
Good Friday ** |
Friday, April 15, 2022 |
Passover *, ** (Seder observed first two nights) |
Friday, April 15, 2022 through Friday, April 22, 2022 |
Good Friday (Julian Calendar) ** |
Friday, April 22, 2022 |
Easter (Julian Calendar) |
Sunday, April 24, 2022 |
Eid al-Fitr * |
Monday, May 2, 2022 through Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
Vesak Day |
Sunday, May 15, 2022 |
* Indicates that the observance begins at sundown.
** Indicates that fasting or dietary restriction is associated with the observance.
Note: The Julian Calendar is utilized by Orthodox Christian traditions. Differing calendars and interpretations may also adjust dates of observances for other faiths.
Religious Observance | Date(s) |
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Rosh Hashanah * |
September 15 - 17 |
Yom Kippur *, ** |
September 24 - 25 |
Sukkot * |
September 29 - October 6 |
Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead |
November 1 |
Diwali |
November 12 - 16 |
Bodhi Day |
January 18 |
Hanukkah |
December 7 - 15 |
Christmas (Julian Calendar) |
December 25 |
Ash Wednesday ** |
February 14 |
Ramadan *, ** |
March 10 - April 9 |
Holi * |
March 25 |
Good Friday (Julian Calendar) ** |
March 29 |
Easter (Julian Calendar) |
March 31 |
Pesach/Passover *, ** (Seder observed first two nights) |
April 22 - April 29 |
Eid al-Fitr * |
April 9 - 10 |
Vesak Day |
May 23 (dates vary by region) |
Eid al-Adha * |
June 16 - 17 |
Ashura *, ** |
July 16 - 17 |
* Indicates that the observance begins at sundown.
** Indicates that fasting or dietary restriction is associated with the observance.
Note: The Julian Calendar is utilized by Orthodox Christian traditions. Differing calendars and interpretations may also adjust dates of observances for other faiths.
Each year, National Religious Freedom Day commemorates the day the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was signed on January 16, 1786. Each year, by Presidential Proclamation, January 16th is declared Religious Freedom Day.