Upcoming Events

The calendar information is provided for educational purposes only. For details on Rutgers’ Absences for Religious Obligations policy and the approved list, please visit: https://studentsupport.rutgers.edu/services/absence-and-verification-notices/absences-for-religious-obligations. Please note that you need to click on the individual days in the calendar to see more information about each event.


May 14

Pentecost (Christian)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

May 21

Shavuot (Jewish)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 8:14 pm to Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 8:16 pm

May 24

Buddha Day (Visakaha Puja, Wesak) – Buddhist

Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

May 27

Eid al Adha - Sacrifice Day (Islam)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Jun 3

Eid al-Ghadir (Shia Islam)

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 - 12:00 am to Thursday, June 04, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Jun 16

Hijra - Islamic New Year (Islam)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Jun 25

Ashura (Islam)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00 am to Friday, June 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Jun 27

Waqf al Arafa - Hajj (Islam)

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Jul 22

Tish’a B’av (Jewish)

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 8:21 pm to Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 8:23 pm

Aug 4

Arba’een (Shia Islam)

Tuesday, August 04, 2026 - 12:00 am to Wednesday, August 05, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Aug 13

End of Safar (Islam)

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Aug 15

Assumption of Mary (Catholic Christian)

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm