Baha'i Holy Days

Birth of the Báb – Bahá’í

Honors the birth of the Báb, forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh and the Bahá’í Faith. Work and school attendance are suspended.

Birth of Bahá’u’lláh – Bahá’í

Celebrates the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, founder and prophet of the Bahá’í Faith. Work and school attendance are suspended.

Day of the Covenant – Bahá’í

Commemorates Bahá’u’lláh’s appointment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the center of his covenant.

Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá – Bahá’í

Commemorates the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

World Religion Day – Bahá’í-sponsored interfaith observance

Promotes interfaith understanding and religious unity; observed on the third Sunday in January.

Ayyám-i-Há – Bahá’í

Intercalary days emphasizing hospitality, generosity, charity, and preparation for the Fast.

Nineteen-Day Fast – Bahá’í

Adult Bahá’ís in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset; exemptions apply.

Naw-Rúz / Bahá’í New Year – Bahá’í

Marks the beginning of the Bahá’í year at the vernal equinox. Work and school attendance are suspended.

Ridván – Bahá’í

Commemorates Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration of his prophetic mission. Work and school are suspended on the first, ninth, and twelfth days.

Declaration of the Báb – Bahá’í

Commemorates the Báb’s announcement of his prophetic mission. Work and school attendance are suspended.

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh – Bahá’í

Commemorates the passing of Bahá’u’lláh. Work and school attendance are suspended.

Martyrdom of the Báb – Bahá’í

Commemorates the execution of the Báb in 1850. Work and school attendance are suspended.