Religious Holy Day and Spiritual Observance Appendix: CEC Recognized Holy Day and Spiritual Observance List 2025

Approver:: Academic Coordinating Committee
Policy Owner:: Vice-President, Academic
Policy Lead(s):: Vice-President, Academic
Effective date:: 2025-01-01
Date of last approval:: 2025-01-01
Status:: Approved

Elaboration

Each year, the Centre for Public Sector Labour Relations and Compensation within the Ontario Public Service (“OPS”) distributes a document after contacting religious leaders and/or representatives of each religious/faith group identify and validate holy days that would occur in the coming year for their respective religion/faith group. The events and dates listed reflect the exact information received from leaders/representatives of each religion/faith group. The listed dates in their view require their followers to be absent from work for religious observance purposes.

The listing below was developed for internal administration of the “OPS Religious Holy Days” Policy for OPS employees. It is not a public document and is provided to the Colleges as a courtesy.

Neither CEC nor OPS make any representation as to the validity or accuracy of the information provided. This document is for reference purposes only, and Colleges should confirm any religious holidays requested. Whether an approved religious holy day is paid or unpaid is at the discretion of the College and should be based on the College’s policy.

When a religious holy day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or an unscheduled workday, religious accommodation may not be necessary.

Religious Holy Days Observed - 2025:

Note: an asterisk* added beside a specific date indicates that the listed date remains the same each year.

Anglican:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays. However, depending on the congregation, some members observe Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day and All Saints' Day, but would not likely require a full day off (half day, perhaps, to attend AM or PM service).

Antiochian Orthodox Christian:

Theophany - *January 6, 2025
Annunciation - *March 25, 2025
Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025
Pentecost - June 8, 2025
Dormition of the Virgin Mary - *August 15, 2025
Elevation of the Holy Cross - *September 14, 2025
Christmas - *December 25, 2025

Apostolic Church in Canada:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays.

Armenian:

Note: Remaining Religious Observances follow Gregorian calendar

Christmas - *January 6, 2025
Maundy Thursday - April 17, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter - April 20, 2025
Martyr's Day - *April 24, 2025

Associated Gospel:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays.

Baptist:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays.

Baha'i:

Naw-Ruz (New Year) - March 20, 2025
The First Day of Ridvan - April 20, 2025
The Ninth Day of Ridvan - April 28, 2025
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan - May 1, 2025
Declaration of the Bab - May 23, 2025
Ascension of Baha u' llah - May 28, 2025
Martyrdom of the Bab - July 9, 2025
The Birth of the Bab - October 22, 2025
The Birth of Baha'ullah - October 23, 2025
Day of the Covenant - November 25, 2025
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha - November 27, 2025

Buddhist (Mahayana - Cham Shan Temple, Thornhill):

Buddha's Enlightenment (Mahayana) - January 7, 2025
Lunar New Year (World Peace Prayer Service)/Chinese New Year - January 29, 2025
Buddha's Parinirvana/Buddha's Great Renunciation - February 15, 2025
Buddha's Birthday (Wesak) - May 5, 2025
Ullambana (Ancestor's Day) - September 6, 2025

Buddhist (Mahayana - Zen Buddhist Temple, Toronto):

Note: In the Western world, some festivals may be celebrated on the Sunday nearest the actual date.

Buddha's Enlightenment (Mahayana) - Awaiting consultation response
Lunar New Year (World Peace Prayer Service)/Chinese New Year - Awaiting consultation response
Buddha's Parinirvana - Awaiting consultation response
Buddha's Birthday (Wesak) - Awaiting consultation response
Ullambana (Ancestor's Day) - Awaiting consultation response

Buddhist (Riwoche Tibet):

Tibetan's New Year (Losar) - February 28, 2025
Day of Offering (Chotrul Duchen - 1st full moon day of Tibetan New Year) - March 14, 2025
Tibetan's Buddha's Birth (Wesak) - June 2, 2025
Tibetan's Buddha's Death (Pari Nirvana) - June 11, 2025
Tibetan's Buddha's Enlightenment (Saka Dawa) - June 11, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Birthday - *July 6, 2025
Choe-kor Due-chen (1st Turning of the Wheel of Dharma) - July 28, 2025
Lhabab Duche - November 11, 2025

Buddhist (Theravada):

Temple Day (Canada) - January 1, 2025
Shaka Day (New Year's Day) - April 14, 2025
Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Demise Anniversary (Full Moon Day) -May 12, 2025
Dhamma Cakka Day, Rainy (Vas) Retreat (Full Moon Day) - July 10, 2025
Conclusion of the Rainy (Vas) Retreat (Full Moon Day) - October 6, 2025

Buddhist (Tibetan/Tengye Ling):

Tibetan's New Year (Losar) - February 28, March 1, and 2, 2025
Tibetan Uprising Day - *March 10, 2025
Festival of Lights/Lama Tsong Khapa Day - December 14, 2025
Commemoration of the Noble Peace Prize having bestowed to His Holiness The Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet - December 10, 2025
Shakyamuni Buddha's Descent from the Celestial Realm - November 11, 2025
Ghandhi Jayanti - October 2, 2025
Democracy Day of Tibet - September 2, 2025
Shakyamuni Buddha's First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma (The Four Noble Truths) - July 28, 2025
Universal Prayer Day - July 10, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Birthday - *July 6, 2025
Shakyamuni Buddha's Birth and Enlightenment (Saka Dawa)/Wesak - June 11, 2025
Buddha's Enlightenment (Saka Dawa)/Wesak - June 11, 2025
Cho-trul Due-chen (Day of Offerings) - March 14, 2025

Byelorussian Greek Orthodox:

Christmas - January 7, 2025
Epiphany - January 19, 2025
Annunciation - April 7, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter - April 20, 2025
Ascension - May 29, 2025
St. Ephrasinia - June 5, 2025
Dormition - August 28, 2025
St. Nicholas - December 19, 2025

Catholic (Maronite):

World Day of Peace - January 1, 2025
The Epiphany - January 6, 2025
Saint Maron - February 9, 2025
Saint Joseph - March 19, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter Monday - April 21, 2025
Saints Peter and Paul - June 29, 2025
The Assumption of the Virgin - August 15, 2025
Holy Cross Day - September 14, 2025
The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day - December 25, 2025

Catholic (Polish Catholic):

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary* - Awaiting consultation response
All Saints Day* - Awaiting consultation response

Catholic (Roman Catholic):

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays.

Catholic (Ukrainian Catholic):

Epiphany (Theophany) - January 6, 2025
Annunciation - March 25, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter (Resurrection) - April 20, 2025
Ascension (40 days after Easter, always on a Thursday) - May 29, 2025
Pentecost - June 8, 2025
St. Peter and Paul - August 6, 2025
Dormition - August 15, 2025
Christmas (Nativity) - December 25, 2025

Christadelphian:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Christian and Missionary Alliance:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Christian Assembly of Taiwan:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Christian Reformed Church of North America:

Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025
Thanksgiving Day - October 13, 2025
Christmas Day - December 25, 2025

Church of United Brethren in Christ:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Churches of Christ (includes Disciples of Christ and Christian Church):

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo):

The Anniversary of the Church - *July 27, 2025

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Church of the Nazarene:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Church of Scientology:

Birthday of Founder, L. Ron Hubbard - *March 13, 2025

Community of Christ (formerly Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints):

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Egyptian (Coptic) Orthodox:

Nativity Feast (Coptic Christmas) - January 7, 2025
Epiphany Feast - January 19, 2025
Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Resurrection Feast (Easter) - April 20, 2025
Coptic New Year - September 11, 2025

Estonian Lutheran:

Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Christmas Eve - December 24, 2025

Ethiopian Orthodox:

Ethiopian Christmas - January 7, 2025
Epiphany - January 19, 2025
Feast of Cana of Galilee - January 20, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter - April 20, 2025
Ethiopian New Year - September 11, 2025
Founding of the True Cross - September 27, 2025

Evangelical Baptist:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays. However, churches elect members to attend Fellowship Convention Day (first Wednesday in November) and Ontario Fellowship Day (first Tuesday in May) - members, if elected to attend, may request time off.

Evangelical Fellowship:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Evangelical Lutheran:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays. However, depending on the congregation, some members observe Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, Reformation Day and All Saints' Day. These would not likely require a full day off but may involve an AM or PM worship service.

Grace Communion International (formerly the Worldwide Church of God):

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Greek Orthodox:

Note: Dates given follow Gregorian calendar; some members may choose to follow Julian Calendar.

Epiphany Day - *January 6, 2025
Annunciation - *March 25, 2025
Orthodox Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Orthodox Easter - April 20, 2025
Renewal Monday - April 21, 2025
Ascension Day (6th Thursday after Easter) - May 29, 2025
Pentecost - June 8, 2025
Monday of the Holy Spirit - June 9, 2025
Transfiguration of our Saviour - *August 6, 2025
Dormition of the Virgin Mary - *August 15, 2025
Holy Cross Day - *September 14, 2025
Christmas - *December 25, 2025

Hindu (Vishnu Mandir):

Note: Specific dates may vary year to year based on the solar or lunar calendars. Dates can also vary depending on the time differential between Canada and India.

Lohri (Punjab) - January 13, 2025
Makarasankranti and Thai Pongal - January 14, 2025
Vasant Panchmi or Saraswati Puja (N. India) - February 2, 2025
Maha Shivratri (Lord Shiva) - February 25, 2025
Holi - March 14, 2025
Durga Puja (Mahastami) - April 4, 2025
Ram Navami - April 5, 2025
Hanuman Jayanti - April 12, 2025
Guru Purnima - July 10, 2025
Raksha Bandhan (N. India) - August 8, 2025
Shri Krishna Janam-Ashtmi - August 15, 2025
Vinaayaka Chaturthi for Lord Ganesha - August 26, 2025
Durga Puja (Mahastami) - September 29, 2025
Vijaya Dashami/Dussera - October 1, 2025
Karva Chouth - October 9, 2025
Diwali/Lakshmi Puja - October 20, 2025
Bhai Dooj/Bhai Tika - October 22, 2025

Hindu (North Indians, South Indians, Gujratis and Bengalis - Hindu Samaj Temple of Hamilton):

Lohri - January 13, 2025
Makar Snakranti - January 13, 2025
Saraswati Jayanti - February 2, 2025
Vasant Panchami - February 2, 2025
Shri Mahashivratri - February 25, 2025
Holi - March 14, 2025
Chaitr Navratri - March 29, 2025
Samvat 2081 Beg. - March 29, 2025
Durga Ashtami - April 5, 2025
Shri Ram Navami - April 5, 2025
Navratri End - April 5, 2025
Hanuman Jayanti - April 12, 2025
Akashya Tritiya - April 29, 2025
Gayatri Jayanti - June 6, 2025
Vyas Purnima - July 10, 2025
Durga Ashtami - August 1, 2025
Rakshabandhan - August 8, 2025
Krishna Janmaashtami - August 15, 2025
Vinaayak Chauth - August 26, 2025
Radha Ashtami - August 31, 2025
Aashwin Sankranti - September 16, 2025• Sharad Navratri - September 22, 2025
Shri Lalita Panchami - September 26, 2025
Mata Rani Vaishal - September 27, 2025
Bhagwati Jagran - September 27, 2025
Shri Durga Ashtami - September 29, 2025
Vijaya Dashami - October 1, 2025
Sharad Purnima (Lokhi Puja) - October 6, 2025
Karva Chautrh - October 9, 2025
Hanuman Janyanti - October 19, 2025
Deepawali (Lakshmi Puja) - October 20, 2025
Bhai Dooj - October 22, 2025
Tulsi Vivah - November 2, 2025
Gita Jayanti - November 30, 2025

Indigenous/Native/Aboriginal Peoples:

Note: Each band may have unique spiritual observances, which, while not "Religious Holy Days", may require accommodation.

Spring Change of Season Ceremonies - Awaiting consultation response
Summer Change of Season Ceremonies - Awaiting consultation response
National Indigenous Peoples Day - Awaiting consultation response
Fall Change of Season Ceremonies - Awaiting consultation response
Winter Change of Season Ceremonies - Awaiting consultation response

Islam (Ahmadiyya)

Note: Muslim holy days based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Every Friday 12:15 - 2 pm- Congregation Prayers

Jumatul Wida (The last Friday in the month of Ramadan) - March 28, 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr (Conclusion of the month of Fasting-Ramadan) - March 30, 2025
Eid-ul-Adhia (Festival of Sacrifices - Next Day of Pilgrimage (Hajj)) - June 6, 2025
Jalsa Salana Canada (Annual Convention) - July 4 - 6, 2025

Islam (Dawoodi Bohora):

Note: Muslim holy days based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community.

Mi'raj al-Naby - January 26, 2025
Nisf Sha'ban - February 14, 2025
First of Ramadan - February 28, 2025
Lailat-ul-Oadr - March 22, 2025
Jum'atul-Wida (Akhar Juma) - March 28, 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr (1st day after Ramadan) - March 30, 2025
Day of Hajj (Day at Arafat) - June 6, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha - June 6, 2025
First of Muharram (New Year's Day) - June 26, 2025
Ashura - July 5, 2025
Mawlid un-Nabi - September 3, 2025

Islam (lsmaili):

Note: Muslim holy days based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Every Friday 12:15 - 2 pm- Congregation Prayers.

Idd-e-Navroz (Persian New Year) - *March 21, 2025
Laylat-al-Oadr (Night of First Revelation - 23rd day of Ramadan) - March 22, 2025
ld-al-Fitr (Mark the end of the month of Ramadan - March 30, 2025
ld-al-Adha (Making sacrifice of Prophet Abraham) - June 6, 2025
lmamat Day (Commemorating ascension to the Office of the lmamat by present Imam) - *July 11, 2025
Milad-un-Nabi (Commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad - PBUH) - September 3, 2025
Salgirah (Observe the birth of the Imam of the Shia lmami lsmaili Muslims) - *December 13, 2025

Islam (Shi'ah):

Note: Muslim holy days based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Every Friday 12:15 - 2 pm- Congregation Prayers.

Mawlid Iman Zamana - February 14, 2025
Laylatul Oadr (3 days) - March 19, 21 and 23, 2025
Martyrdom of Iman Ali - March 21, 2025
Jamatul-Wida - March 28, 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr (1st day after Ramadhan) - March 31, 2025
Day of Hajj (Day at Arafat) - June 5, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha - June 6, 2025
Eid-e-Ghadir - June 14, 2025
First of Muharram (New Year's Day) - June 27, 2025
Ashura (10th Muharram) - July 6, 2025
Arbaeen (40th Day after Imam Hussain's Martydom) - August 14, 2025
Mawlid un-Nabi - September 10, 2025

Islam (Sunni):

Note: Muslim holy days based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Every Friday 12:15 - 2 pm- Congregation Prayers.

Fasting Begins - 1st day of Ramadan - March 1, 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr (one day at the end of Ramadan - date subject to moon sighting) - March 30, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha - June 6, 2025

Israelite:

Note: Each 7th day of the week (Saturday) is a Sabbath day. Each day commences on the evening of the preceding day. The second Passover is only kept if the first Passover could not be observed.

New Moon of Sebat - January 29, 2025
New Moon of Adar - February 28, 2025
The New Year (New Moon of Nisan) - March 29, 2025
1st day of Passover - April 12, 2025
7th day of Passover - April 18, 2025
New Moon of Zif - April 27, 2025
Second Passover (If applicable. The second Passover is only kept if the first Passover could not be observed.) - May 11, 2025
New Moon of Sivan - May 27, 2025
Feast of Weeks - May 31, 2025
New Moon of Rosh Chodesh Revi'yi - June 25, 2025
New Moon of Rosh Chodesh Chamishi - July 24, 2025
New Moon of Elul - August 23, 2025
Blowing of Trumpets (New Moon of Ethanim) - September 22, 2025
Day of Atonement - October 1, 2025
1st day of Feast of Tabernacles - October 6, 2025
8th day of Feast of Tabernacles - October 13, 2025
New Moon of Bul - October 21, 2025
New Moon of Chisleu - November 20, 2025
New Moon of Tebeth - December 20, 2025

Jain Society of Toronto (Based on Lunar Calendar for Toronto, subject to change):

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - April 10, 2025
Akshaya Tritiya - April 30, 2025
Paryushan Parva Begins - August 20, 2025
Mahavir Janma Vanchan - August 24, 2025
Samvantsari (Day of Forgiveness) Paryushan Ends - August 27, 2025
Dashlaxana Parva Begins - August 28, 2025
Kshmavani (Day of Forgiveness) - September 2, 2025
Daslakshana Ends/Kshmavani (Day of Forgiveness)/ Anant Chaturdasi - September 6, 2025
Mahavir Nirvan - Diwali - October 20, 2025
New Year's Day and Day of Enlightenment of Lord Gautamswami - October 22, 2025
Gyan Panchami (Day of Knowledge) - October 26, 2025
Dev Diwali - November 5, 2025
Maun Ekadashi - December 1, 2025

Jehovah's Witnesses:

Note: Members participate in the Annual District International Assembly (3-4 days) and two Annual Circuit Assemblies. Dates are scheduled locally; while not religious holy days they would require accommodation.

Memorial of Christ's Death (follows the Jewish Calendar-Nisan 14th - April 17, 1992) - April 12, 2025

Jewish (Conservative):

Note: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday.

Pesach/Passover (1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th Days) - April 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2025
Shavuot/Pentecost (2 days) - June 2 and 3, 2025
Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) - September 23 and 24, 2025
Yorn Kippur / Day of Atonement (1 day) - October 2, 2025
Sukkot - Tabernacles 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th Days (4 days) - October 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025

Jewish (Orthodox):

Note: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday.

Pesach/Passover (1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th Days) - April 13, 14, 19, and 20, 2025
Shavuot/Pentecost (2 days) - June 2 and 3, 2025
Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) - September 23 and 24, 2025
Yorn Kippur / Day of Atonement (1 day) - October 2, 2025
Sukkot/Tabernacles (1st, 2nd Days) - October 7 and 8, 2025
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (2 days) - October 14 and 15, 2025

Jewish (Reform):

Note: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday.

Pesach/Passover (1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th Days) - April 13 and 19, 2025
Shavuot/Pentecost - June 2, 2025
Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) - September 23 and 24, 2025
Yorn Kippur / Day of Atonement - October 2, 2025
Succot - October 7, 2025
Simchat Torah - October 14, 2025

Lutheran:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Macedonian Orthodox:

Christmas Eve - Awaiting consultation response
Christmas - Awaiting consultation response
Orthodox New Year - Awaiting consultation response
Theophany - Baptism of our Lord - Awaiting consultation response
Good Friday - April 18, 2025 - Awaiting consultation response
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025 - Awaiting consultation response
Easter Monday - April 21, 2025 - Awaiting consultation response
Macedonian Day "llinden" - St. Demetrius of Solun, the Great Martyr - Awaiting consultation response
St. Clement of Ohrid - Patron Day - Awaiting consultation response
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - Awaiting consultation response

Mennonite:

Ash Wednesday Evening - March 5, 2025
Maundy Thursday Evening - April 17, 2025
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025
Christmas Eve - December 24, 2025

Methodist Churches (e.g. Free Methodist, Evangelical):

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Missionary Church:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

New Dawn Moravian Church:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

New Apostolic:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

People's Church:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Presbyterian:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Quakers:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Reformed Church of Canada:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Romanian St. George Orthodox:

Epiphany - *January 6, 2025
St. John The Baptist - *January 7, 2025
The Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil, Gregory and John - *January 30, 2025
Presentation of our Lord in the Temple - *February 2, 2025
Annunciation - *March 25, 2025
Orthodox Good Friday - April 18, 2025
St. George - *April 23, 2025
Orthodox Easter - April 20, 2025
Orthodox Easter Monday and Tuesday - April 21 and 22, 2025
St. Constantine and his Mother Helen - *May 21, 2025
Ascension Day - May 29, 2025
Pentecost - June 8 and 9, 2025
Nativity of St. John the Baptist -• June 24, 2025
St. Peter and Paul - *June 29, 2025
Prophet Elijah - *July 20, 2025
Transfiguration - *August 6, 2025
Dormition - *August 15, 2025
Beheading of St. John the Baptist - *August 29, 2025
Nativity of the Birth Giver of God - *September 8, 2025
Holy Cross Day - *September 14, 2025
Ven. Mother Parascheva of Jassy - *October 14, 2025
Great Martir Demetrios - *October 26, 2025
Arch Angels Michael and Gabriel - *November 8, 2025
Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple - *November 21, 2025
Holy Apostle Andrew - *November 30, 2025
St. Nicholas - *December 6, 2025
Christmas (3 days) - *December 25, 26 and 27, 2025

Russian Orthodox Church {Dates as per Julian [Old] Calendar):

Christmas Eve - *January 6, 2025
Christmas - *January 7, 2025
Epiphany Day - *January 19, 2025• Meeting of Our Lord - *February 15, 2025
Annunciation - *April 7, 2025
Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
Orthodox Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Orthodox Easter - April 20, 2025
Orthodox Easter Monday - April 21, 2025
Ascension Day - May 29, 2025
Pentecost - June 8, 2025
St. Apostles or Peter and Paul Day - *July 12, 2025
Transfiguration - *August 19, 2025
Dormition -• August 28, 2025
Nativity of the Mother of God - *September 21, 2025
Holy Cross Day - *September 27, 2025
Protection of the Holy Virgin - *October 14, 2025
Arch Angel Michael (St. Michael Day) - *November 21, 2025
Entry of the Holy Virgin into the Temple - *December 4, 2025
St. Nicholas - *December 19, 2025

Salvation Army:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Serbian Orthodox:

"Slava" - St. Patron Day, one day per year; a religious observance between priest and parishioners. Most common days are St. John the Baptist - Jan 20; St. George - May 6, St. Michael Archangel - Nov. 21; St. Nicholas - Dec 19

Slava - St. Ignatius of Antioch - *January 3, 2025
Nativity of Jesus Christ - Christmas - *January 7, 2025
Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos - *January 8, 2025
St. Stephen, Archdeacon Protomartyr - *January 9, 2025
Curcumtition of our Lord, St Basil the Great - *January 14, 2025
Theophany - Epiphany - Baptism of Christ - *January 19, 2025
St. John the Baptist - *January 20, 2025
Synaxis of St. John - *January 20, 2025
St. Sava, First Serbian Archbishop - *January 27, 2025
Slava - Chains of the Apostle Peter - *January 29, 2025
Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs - *February 12, 2025
Slava - St. Tryphon Martyr - *February 14, 2025
Presentation of the Lord - *February 15, 2025
St. Simeon and Ana - *February 16, 2025
Slava - St. Simeon the Myrrhgusher - *February 26, 2025
Annunciation - *April 7, 2025
Slava - Great and Holy Thursday - April 17, 2025
Great and Holy Friday - April 18, 2025
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025
Easter Monday - April 21, 2025
Saint George Great Martyr - *May 6, 2025
Saint Basil of Ostrog - *May 12, 2025
St. Cyril and Methiodias - *May 24, 2025
The Ascention of Lord - May 29, 2025
Descent of the Holy Spirit - June 8, 2025
St. Prince Lazar - *June 28, 2025
St. Peter and Paul - *July 12, 2025
St. Elijah - *August 2, 2025
Transfiguration - *August 19, 2025
Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos - *August 28, 2025
Beheading of the St. John the Baptist - *September 11, 2025
Exaltation of the Honourable Cross - *September 27, 2025
Ven. Mother Paraskeva of Serbia - *October 27, 2025
Slava - St. Luke Apostle and Evangelist - *October 31, 2025
Slava St. Demetrios Great Martyr - *November 8, 2025
St. Kosmas and Damian - *November 14, 2025
Renovation of Church of St. George - *November 16, 2025
Synaxis of Holy Archangel Michael - *November 21, 2025
Slava - St. Michael Archangel - *November 21, 2025
Slava - St. Stephan Decani - *November 24, 2025
Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos - *December 4, 2025
Slava - St. Alympius - *December 9, 2025
St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker - *December 19, 2025

Seventh Day Adventists:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Sikh:

Birth of Guru Gobind Singh - January 5, 2025
Maghi to commemorate Martyrdom of Forty Sikhs in Battle at Mukatsar - January 14, 2025
Nanak Shahi New Year - March 14, 2025
Hola Mohalla - March 14, 2025
Vaisakhi/Khalsa Day - April 13, 2025
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - May 30, 2025
Parkash Guru Granth Sahib Ji - August 23, 2025
Gur Gadee (Bestowing of Guruship on Holy Scriptures as Guru Granth Sahib) -October 23, 2025
Bandi Chhorh Divas - October 21, 2025
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurb (Birthday) - November 5, 2025
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur - November 25, 2025
Martyrdom Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh - December 22, 2025
Martyrdom Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh - December 28, 2025

Ukrainian Orthodox:

Feast of Epiphany/Eve - Awaiting consultation response
Epiphany Day - Awaiting consultation response
Annunciation Mother of God (St. Mary) - Awaiting consultation response
Palm Sunday - Awaiting consultation response
Good Friday - Awaiting consultation response
Easter Sunday - Awaiting consultation response
Easter Monday - Awaiting consultation response
Pentecost - Awaiting consultation response
Transfiguration of the Lord - Awaiting consultation response
Dormition Mother of God - Awaiting consultation response
Christmas Eve - Awaiting consultation response
Christmas - Awaiting consultation response

Unitarian:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

United Church:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Wesleyan:

No religious holy days requiring absence from work beyond existing Statutory Holidays.

Wiccan:

Note: Evening observances commence at sundown. Solstice observances commence at sunrise.

lmbolc (Sunset to Sunset) - *February 1 - 2, 2025
Lady Day - Awaiting consultation response
Beltane (Sunset to Sunset) - *April 30 - May 1, 2025
Litha - Awaiting consultation response
Lammas (Sunset to Sunset) -• August 1- August 2, 2025
Harvestide - Awaiting consultation response
Samhain (Sunset to Sunset) - *October 31 - November 1, 2025
Yule - Awaiting consultation response

Zoroastrian:

Note: Nowruz occurs on one day between the 19th and 22nd, traditionally it is listed as the 21st but it can be celebrated on one of the other days instead. Dates will change as Zoroastrians follow a 365-day calendar for years without a leap year day.

(F) Fasli - Seasonal
(S) Shenshahi - Royal

Jashn-E-Sadeh (F) - February 1, 2025
Nowruz (F) - March 21, 2025
Birthday of Prophet Ashu Zarthusht (F) - March 26, 2025
Farvardingan (F) - April 8, 2025
Death Anniversary of Prophet Ashu Zarthusht (S) - May 22, 2025
Norooz (New Year) (S) - August 15, 2025
Birthday of Prophet Ashu Zarathushtra (S) - August 20, 2025
Farvardigan (S) - September 2, 2025
Mehregan (F) - October 4, 2025
Death Anniversary of Prophet Ashu Zarathushtra (F) - December 26, 2025

Acknowledgement

¹adapted from the College Employer Council

Revision Log

Date	Details
2025-01-29	Policy Owner