The AACC community includes members of varied backgrounds, and we strive for awareness and understanding of the rich diversity of cultural observances celebrated by our students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners.
The information on this webpage is intended for informational purposes and may not be inclusive of all religious/cultural holidays and observances that occur during the remainder of spring and summer 2025.
As we schedule meetings, assessments and deadlines, considering and understanding religious holidays will support the college’s commitment to equity and inclusion and support engagement with our students and colleagues. We welcome constructive feedback and suggestions for additions to the following list of observances and holidays.
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Date(s) |
Holiday(s)/Observation(s) |
Suggestions |
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Jan. 29, 2025 |
Lunar New Year (Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist) |
Year of the Snake. Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events and activities on this date. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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Feb. 1-2, 2025 |
Imbolc/Candlemas (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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Feb. 12, 2025 |
Magha Puja Day (Buddhist) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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Feb. 28-March 29, 2025 |
Ramadan/Ramazan (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling important deadlines or activities due to students, faculty and staff fasting during daylight hours. |
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March 5, 2025 |
Ash Wednesday (Christian/Roman Catholic/Protestant) |
Provide food accommodation as requested; prohibitions include animal products. Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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March 13–14, 2025 |
Holi (Hindu) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 13–14, 2025 |
Purim (Jewish) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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March 20, 2025 |
Naw Ruz (Baha’i) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 20, 2025 |
Ostara/Alban Eilir/Spring Equinox (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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March 26, 2025 |
Laylat Al Qadr (Islam) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities due to students praying late into the evening. |
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March 31, 2025 |
Eid Al-Fitr (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling important deadlines or activities. Employees participating often request this day off. |
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April 13, 2025 |
Palm Sunday (Christian) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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April 14, 2025 |
Vaisakhi (Sikh) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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April 17, 2025 |
Maundy Thursday (Christian) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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April 18, 2025 |
Good Friday (Christain) |
Provide food accommodation as requested; prohibitions include animal products. Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. Employees observing may request this day off. |
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April 20, 2025 |
Easter (Christain) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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April 20, 2025 |
Pascha (Eastern Orthodox) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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April 21 (first day) April 28, 2025 (ninth day) May 1, 2025 |
First Day Ridvan (Baha’i) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines on the first, ninth or last day of this observance as these are held as nonworking days. |
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April 12-20, 2025 |
Passover/Pesach (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (kosher and leavening restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on the first two or last two days. |
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April 22, 2025 |
Earth Day (Pagan/Wiccan) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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April 23-24, 2025 |
Yom HaShoah (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (kosher restrictions apply). Day of mourning, accommodate deadline change requests as needed. |
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May 1, 2025 |
Beltane/May Eve (Pagan/Wiccan) |
Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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May 11, 2025 |
Buddha Day (Buddhist) |
Provide food accommodations (vegetarian restrictions apply). Generally, this holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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Date(s) |
Holiday(s)/Observation(s) |
Suggestions |
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May 29, 2025 |
Ascension of the Baha’ullah (Baha’i) |
Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities. |
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May 30, 2025 |
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib (Sikh) |
This holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |
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June 1-3, 2025 |
Shavuot (Jewish) |
Provide food accommodations (Kosher restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on either day. |
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June 7, 2025 (approximate) |
Eid al Adha (Islam) |
Provide food accommodations (Halal dietary restrictions apply). Avoid scheduling deadlines or activities on the first day. |
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June 20-21, 2025 |
Summer Solstice/Litha (Pagan) |
This holy day does not have significant work restrictions, however, provide accommodations as requested. |