A list of important religious holidays from major religions around the world.
Overview
Major Religious Holidays Worldwide
A comprehensive dataset of important religious holidays from major world religions including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism. Each holiday includes information on dates, meanings, historical backgrounds, and traditional practices. These holidays play a vital role in understanding the faith, culture, and traditions of each religion.
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| code | slug | name | description | date2026 | dateType | duration | religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | christmas | Christmas | A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. | 2026-12-25 | fixed | 1 | Christianity |
| 02 | easter | Easter | The most important Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. | 2026-04-05 | lunar | 1 | Christianity |
| 03 | eid-al-fitr | Eid al-Fitr | An Islamic holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. | 2026-03-20 | lunar | 3 | Islam |
| 04 | eid-al-adha | Eid al-Adha | An Islamic holiday commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice. | 2026-05-26 | lunar | 4 | Islam |
| 05 | diwali | Diwali | The Hindu Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of good over evil. | 2026-11-08 | lunar | 5 | Hinduism |
| 06 | hanukkah | Hanukkah | The Jewish Festival of Lights commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple. | 2026-12-04 | lunar | 8 | Judaism |
| 07 | passover | Passover | A Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation from slavery in Egypt. | 2026-04-01 | lunar | 8 | Judaism |
| 08 | vaisakhi | Vaisakhi | A Sikh New Year and harvest festival commemorating the founding of the Khalsa. | 2026-04-14 | solar | 1 | Sikhism |
| 09 | holi | Holi | A Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colorful powders. | 2026-03-03 | lunar | 2 | Hinduism |
| 10 | rosh-hashanah | Rosh Hashanah | The Jewish New Year, a time for reflection and new beginnings. | 2026-09-11 | lunar | 2 | Judaism |
| 11 | vesak | Vesak | A Buddhist holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. | 2026-05-31 | lunar | 1 | Buddhism |
| 12 | chinese-new-year | Chinese New Year | Lunar New Year celebrated primarily in China and Chinese communities worldwide. | 2026-02-17 | lunar | 15 | Folk Religion |
- Interfaith Calendar - Virginia Tech reference
- Calendar of Religious Observances 2026 - Scouting America reference
- Multi-Faith Calendar - Xavier University reference
- Diwali 2026: Dates, Traditions, and Recipes - Almanac reference
- Pesach 2026 - Hebcal reference