2014 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS

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1 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS 0BNOTES: 1. When the religious holy days fall on a Saturday or Sunday, accommodation is necessary only if these dates are scheduled work days. 2. Leaders and representatives of each religion shown on the list below have identified holy days in for their respective religions. 3. The Ontario Public Service allows up to two days paid leave (under Special & Compassionate Leave provision) for OPS regular employees and Fixed Term employees e.g. AMAPCEO/OPSEU/PEGO with access to the special and compassionate leave. * Dates same every year RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS Anglican 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, Apostolic Church in Canada Armenian Note: Remaining Religious Observances follow Gregorian calendar Associated Gospel Baptist Annunciation March 25, Good Friday April 18, Easter Sunday April 20, Pentecost June 8, Christmas December 25, No religious holidays requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays. Christmas *January 6, Maundy Thursday April 24, Good Friday April 18, Easter April 20, Martyr s Day *April 24, No religious holidays requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays. No religious holidays requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays. 1Baha i Baha i New Year March 21, First Day of the Festival of Ridvan April 21, Ninth Day of the Festival of Ridvan April 29, Twelfth Day of the Festival of Ridvan May 2, The Declaration of the Bab May 23, The Ascension of Bahá u lláh May 29, The Martyrdom of the Bab July 9, 1

2 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS The Birth of the Bab October 20, The Birth of Bahá u lláh November 12, Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Christmas January 7, Epiphany January 19, Annunciation April 7, Good Friday April 18, Easter April 20, Ascension May 29, St. Ephrasinia June 5, Dormition August 28, St. Nicholas December 19, Buddhist (Tibetan/Tengye Ling) Tibetan s New Year (Losar) March 2, Tibetan Uprising Day *March 10, Buddha s Enlightenment (Saka Dawa) Wesak May 29, His Holiness The Dalai Lama s Birthday * *July 6, Universal Prayer Day July 12, Shakyamuni Buddha s First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma July 31, Buddha s Descent from the Celestial Realm November 13, Buddhist (Theravada) Buddhist (Mahayana) Cham Shan Temple, Thornhill Festival of Lights December 16, Temple Day (Canada) Shaka Day (New Year s Day) Buddha s Birth, Enlightenment and Demise Anniversary (Full Moon Day) Dhamma Cakka Day, Rainy (Vas) Retreat (Full Moon Day) Conclusion of the Rainy (Vas) Retreat (Full Moon Day) Buddha s Enlightenment (Mahayana) January 8, Lunar New Year(World Peace Prayer Service)/Chinese New Year January 31, Buddha s Parinirvana/Buddha s Great Renunciation March 15, 2

3 Buddhist (Mahayana) Zen Buddhist Temple, Toronto Note: In the Western world, some festivals may be celebrated on the Sunday nearest the actual date. Buddhist (Riwoche Tibet) LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Buddha s Birthday (Wesak) May 6, Ullambana (Ancestor s Day) August 10, Buddha s Enlightenment (Mahayana) Lunar New Year(World Peace Prayer Service)/Chinese New Year Buddha s Parinirvana Buddha s Birthday (Wesak) Ullambana (Ancestor s Day) Tibetan s New Year (Losar) Day of Offering (1 st full moon day of Tibetan New Year) Tibetan s Buddha s Birth (Wesak) Tibetan s Buddha s Enlightenment (Saka Dawa) Tibetan s Buddha s Death (Pari Nirvana) His Holiness the Dalai Lama s Birthday* *July 6, Choe-kor Due-chen (1 st Turning of the Wheel of Dharma) Lhabab Duche Catholic: Maronite World Day of Peace January 1, The Epiphany January 6, Saint Maron February 9, Saint Joseph March 19, Saints Peter & Paul June 29, The Assumption of the Virgin August 15, The Holy Cross September 14, All Saints November 1, The Immaculate Conception December 8, The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day December 25, Catholic: Polish Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary* *August 15, All Saints Day* *November 1, 3

4 Catholic: Roman Catholic LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS No religious holidays requiring absence from work beyond Statutory Holidays Catholic: Ukrainian Catholic Christmas (Nativity) January 7, Christadelphian Christian and Missionary Alliance Christian Assembly of Taiwan Christian Reformed Church of North America Church of United Brethren in Christ Churches of Christ (includes Disciples of Christ and Christian Church) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church of the Nazarene Epiphany (Theophany) January 19, Annunciation April 7, Good Friday April 18, Easter (Resurrection) April 20, Ascension (40 days after Easter, always on a Thursday) May 29, Pentecost June 8, St. Peter and Paul July 12, Dormition August 28, Good Friday April 18, Easter Sunday April 20, Thanksgiving Day October 13, Christmas Day December 15, Church of Scientology Birthday of Founder, L. Ron Hubbard* *March 13, Community of Christ (formerly Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints) Egyptian (Coptic) Orthodox Christmas January 7, Baptism of Christ January 19, Good Friday April 18, 4

5 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Easter Eve April 19, Easter April 20, St. Mark s Feast (Patron Saint) May 8, Pentecost June 8, Coptic New Year September 11, Estonian Lutheran Good Friday April 18, St. John Baptist June 24, Christmas Eve December 24, Ethiopian Orthodox Ethiopian Christmas January 7, Evangelical Baptist Evangelical Fellowship Evangelical Lutheran Grace Communion International (formerly the Worldwide Church of God) Greek Orthodox Note: Date given follow Gregorian calendar; some members may choose to follow Julian Calendar Ethiopian New Year January 11, Epiphany January 19, Feast of Cana of Galilee January 20, Good Friday April 18, Easter April 20, Founding of the True Cross September 27, 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. 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. Epiphany Day January 6, Annunciation March 25, Orthodox Good Friday April 18, Orthodox Easter April 20, 5

6 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Renewal Monday April 21, Ascension Day (6 th Thursday after Easter) May 29, Pentecost June 8, Monday of the Holy Spirit June 9, Transfiguration of our Saviour August 6, Dormition of the Virgin Mary August 15, Holy Cross Day September 14, Hindu 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. Islam: Ahmadiyya UNoteU: Muslim holidays 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 Christmas December 25, Lohri (Punjab) January 12, Makara Sankranti and Thai Pongal January 13 & 14, Vasant Panchami or Saraswati Puja (N. India) February 3, Maha Shivratri (Lord Shiva) February 27/28, Holi March 16 &17, Sri Ram Navami April 8, Hanuman Jayanti April 14, Guru Purnima July 12, Raksha Bandhan (N. India) August 10, Sri Krisna Janam-Ashtmi August 16/17, Vinaayak Chaturthi for Lord Ganesha August 28, Durga Puja (Mahastami) October 1, Vitaya Dasami/Dussera October 3, Karva Chouth October 11/12, Diwali/Lakshmi Puja October 22, Jalsa Salana Canada (Annual Convention) Jumatul Wida (The last Friday in the month of Ramadan) Eid-ul-Fitr (Conclusion of the month of Fasting-Ramadan) Eid-ul-Adhia (Festival of Sacrifies-Next Day of Pilgrimage (Hajj) 6

7 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Islam: Dawoodi Bohora UNoteU: Muslim holidays based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Islam: Ismaili UNoteU: Muslim holidays 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 Islam: Shi- ah UNoteU: Muslim holidays based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. 0B3BEvery Friday 12:15 2 pm-congregation Prayers Mawlid un-nabi Mi raj al-naby Nisf Sha ban First of Ramadan Lailat-ul-Qadr Jum atul-wida (Akhar Juma) Eid-ul-Fitr (1st day after Ramadan) Day of Hajj (Day at Arafat) Eid-ul-Adha First of Muharram (New Year s Day) Ashura Eid-e-Milad (Birth of Prophet Muhammad) January 13, Eid-e-Navroz * *March 21, Imamat* (fixed date unless it falls within month of mourning, then may vary) *July 11, Lalit-tul-Qadr (Night of Ascension 23 rd Day of Ramadan day preceding or following Night of Prayers may be taken) July 19, Eid-ul-Fitr (1 st after Ramadan) July 28, Eid-ul-Adha October 5, Birth Of Iman* *December 13, Mawlid un-nabi January 19, Mawlid Iman Zamana June 13, Martyrdom of Iman Ali July 19, Laylatul Qadr (3 days) July 17, Jumatul-Wida July 25, Eid-Ul-Fitr (1 st day after Ramadan) July 29, Day of Hajj (Day at Arafat) October 4, Eid-ul-Adha October 5, 7

8 Islam: Sunni UNoteU: Muslim holidays based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. 1B4BEvery Friday 12:15 2 pm-congregation Prayers Jain Society of Toronto 2Based on Lunar Calendar for Toronto 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 holidays they would require accommodation. Jewish: Conservative UNoteU: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Eid-e-Ghadir October 13, First of Muharram (New Year s Day ) October 26, Ashura November 4, Arbayeen- 40 th Day after Imam Hussain s Martydom December 13, Fasting Begins 1 st day of Ramadan June 28, Eid-ul-Fitr (one day) (At the end of Ramadan) July 28, Eid-ul-Adha October 4, Mahavirjanma Kalyanak April 13, Akshaya Tritiya May 2, Guru Purnima September 9, Paryushan Parva Begins August 22, Samvantsari Paryushan Ends/ Dashlaxana Parva Begins August 29, /August 30, Anant Chaturdasi September 8, Kshmavani (Day of Forgiveness) Daslakshana Ends September 8, Mahavir Nirvan-Diwali October 23, New Years Day and Day of Enlightenment of Lord Gautamswami October 24, Gnan Panchami (Day of Knowledge) October 28, 2013 Dev Diwali November 6, Maun Jiyaras (Agiyaras) December 2, Memorial of Christ s Death (follows the Jewish Calendar-Nisan 14 th ) April 17, 1992 April 14, Pesach/Passover (1 st, 2 nd, 7 th, 8 th Days) April 15, 16, 21, 22, Shavuot/Pentecost (2 days) June 4 and 5, Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) September 25 and 26, 8

9 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement (1 day) October 4, Jewish: Orthodox UNoteU: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday Jewish: Reform UNoteU: Sabbath Starts Friday Sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday Lutheran Macedonian Orthodox Sukkot (Tabernacles 1 st, 2 nd, 8 th, 9 th Days) October 9, 10, 16, 17, Purim March 16, Pesach/Passover (1 st, 2 nd, 7 th, 8 th Days) April 15, 16, 21, 22, Yom ha-shoah April 28, Shavuot/Pentecost (2 days) June 4 and 5, Tisha B Av August 5, Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) September 25 and 26, Yom Kippur /Day of Atonement (1 day) October 4, Succot (1 st, 2 nd Days) October 9 and 10, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (2 days) October 16 and 17, Hanukkah December 17 December 24, Purim Pesach/Passover (1 st, 2 nd, 7 th, 8 th Days) Yom ha-shoah Shavuot/Pentecost Rosh Hashanah / New Year (2 days) Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement (1 day) Succot Simchat Torah Hanukkah New Year Christmas Theophany Baptism of our Lord Good Friday Easter Sunday 9

10 Mennonite Methodist Churches (e.g. Free Methodist, Evangelical) Missionary Church Native Peoples/Aboriginal Peoples LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Easter Monday Pentecost Holy Trinity Macedonian Day Ilinden St. Clement of Oris Patron Day Ash Wednesday Evening Maundy Thursday Evening Good Friday Easter Sunday Christmas Eve Christmas Each band may have unique spiritual observances, which, while not "Religious Holiday", may require accommodation up to the maximum two days paid leave. New Dawn Moravian Church New Apostolic Pentecostal People s Church Presbyterian Quakers Reformed Church of Canada First Nation s Day June 21, Romanian St. George Orthodox Epiphany * *January 6, St. John The Baptist * *January 7, The Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil, Gregory and John * *January 30, Presentation of our Lord in the Temple * *February 2, 10

11 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Russian Orthodox Church Dates as per Julian (Old) Calendar Annunciation * *March 25, Orthodox Good Friday April 18, Orthodox Easter April 20, Orthodox Easter Monday and Tuesday April 21 and 22, St. George *April 23, St. Constantine and his Mother Helen * *May 21, Ascension Day May 29, Pentecost June 8 and 9, Nativity of St. John the Baptist * *June 24, St. Peter and Paul * *June 29, Prophet Elijah * *July 20, Transfiguration * *August 6, Dormition * *August 15, Nativity of the Birth Giver of God * *September 8, Holy Cross Day * *September 14, Ven. Mother Parascheva of Jassy * *October 14, Great Martir Demetrios * *October 26, Arch Angels Michael and Gabriel * *November 8, Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple * *November 21, Holy Apostle Andrew * *November 30, St. Nicholas * *December 6, Christmas * (3 days) *December 25, 26 & 27, Christmas Eve * *January 6, Christmas * *January 7, Epiphany Day * *January 19, Meeting of Our Lord * *February 15, Annunciation * *April 7, 11

12 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Salvation Army Serbian Orthodox Slava St. Patron Day, one day per year; a religious observance between priest and parishioners. Most common are: St. John the Baptist Jan 20; St. George May 6, St. Michael Archangel Nov. 21; St. Nicholas Dec 19 Seventh Day Adventists Palm Sunday April 13, Orthodox Good Friday April 18, Orthodox Easter April 20, Orthodox Easter Monday April 21, Ascension Day May 29, Pentecost June 8, St. Apostles or Peter and Paul Day * *July 12, Transfiguration * *August 19, Dormition * *August 28, Nativity of the Mother of God * *September 21, Holy Cross Day * *September 27, Protection of the Holy Virgin * *October 14, Arch Angel Michael * (St. Michael Day) *November 21, Entry of the Holy Virgin into the Temple * *December 4, St. Nicholas * *December 19, Christmas Eve January 6, Christmas January 7, Serbian New Year s Eve January 13, Epiphany January 19, St. Sava January 27, Good Friday April 18, Easter Sunday (Pascha) April 20, Easter Monday April 21, Pentecost June 8, Sikh Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh 12

13 LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Maghi Hola Mohalla Baisakhi Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Installation of Holy Scriptures as Guru Granth Sahib Parkash Diwali Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Sahibzada Ajit Singh & Jujhar Singh Martyrdom Sahibzada Fatch Singh & Zorawar Singh Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas Eve * *January 6, Christmas * *January 7, New Year (Julian) January 14, Feast of Epiphany/Eve January 18, Epiphany Day January 19, Annunciation Mother of God (St. Mary) April 7, Palm Sunday April 13, Good Friday April 18, Easter Sunday April 20, Easter Monday April 21, Pentecost June 8, Transfiguration of the Lord August 19, Unitarian United Church Wesleyan Dormition Mother of God August 28, 13

14 Wiccan UNoteU: Evening observances commence at sundown. Solstice observances commence at sunrise Zoroastrian UNoteU: Nowruz occurs on one day between the 19 th and 22 nd, traditionally it is listed as the 21 st but it can be celebrated on one of the other days instead. UNoteU: Dates will change as Zoroastrians follow a 365- day calendar without leap year day. (F) (S) Fasli Seasonal Shenshahi Royal LIST OF RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS Imbolc (Sunset to Sunset) *February 2, Lady Day Beltane (Sunset to Sunset) *April 30 May 1, Litha Lammas (Sunset to Sunset) *August 2, Harvestide Samhain (Sunset to Sunset) *October 31-November 1, Yule Jashn-E-Sadeh (F) January 25, Nowruz (F) March 21, Birthday of Prophet Ashu Zarthusht (F) March 26, Fravardingan (F) April 8, Death Anniversary of Prophet Ashu Zarthusht (S) May 25, Norooz (New Year) (S) August 18, Birthday of Prophet Ashu Zarathushtra (S) August 23, Farvardigan (S) September 5, Mehregan (F) October 4, Death Anniversary of Prophet Ashu Zarathushtra (F) December 26, The List of Religious Holy Days is developed for the purpose of internal administration of the Ontario Public Service Religious Holidays Policy for Ontario Public Service employees. It is not a public document. The events and dates shown on the List reflect the exact information received from representatives of each faith regarding Holy Days that, in their view, will require their followers absence from work for religious observance purposes. The OPS does not make any representation as to the validity or accuracy of the information provided. Concerns expressed about events and dates are referred to source faith representatives for clarification, and where applicable, amendments will occur. Non-OPS users may, of their own volition, request copies of the List for their leave administration purposes. List updates will not be issued automatically. The OPS will not serve as the arbiter of administrative issues or concerns that such users may experience with respect to any differences between charts in their possession and the current chart posted on the internal MyOPS (intranet) site. Prepared by Benefits Policy/Total Compensation Services Branch Employee Relations Division Ministry of Government Services Updated: January 9, 14