National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day • Indigenous
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that falls on the same […]
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” is the Jewish New Year. […]
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Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism
A major Hindu holiday, Navaratri (nine nights) celebrates the victory of good and divine feminine power. Hindu […]
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Yom Kippur
(Begins at sunset on October 11.) Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is considered the most important […]
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Dussehra • Hinduism
Dussehra honours the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Also […]
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Inaugural installation of the Adi Granth, the first rendition of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab in 1604 • Sikhism
Each year, the Sikh community commemorates the inaugural installation of the Adi Granth, the first rendition of […]
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Shemini Atzeret
(Begins at sunset on October 23) Shemini Atzeret means the “Eighth Day of Assembly” that brings the […]
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Simchat Torah
(Begins at sunset on October 24) Simchat Torah means “Rejoicing with the Torah” and marks the end […]
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Bandi Chhor Divas • Sikhism
A Sikh celebration for the release of Guru Hargobind and other innocent followers from prison in the […]
Samhain • Wiccan/Pagan
Observed from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. It marks the Celtic New Year, […]
Diwali • Hinduism
Diwali, Deepvali, or the Festival of Lights is a major holiday observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and […]
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Treaties Recognition Week • Indigenous (cultural)
Treaties Recognition Week is recognized annually with events to learn about and honour the treaties between Indigenous […]
Mahavir Nirvan • Jainism
A significant day that commemorates the 24th Jain Tirthankar (spritiual teacher) attaining Nirvana. This is a joyful […]
All Saints Day • Christian
All Saints Day, also known as the Feast of all Saints, is a day for Christian and […]