Jain Holy Days
| Holiday | 2026–27 | 2027–28 | 2028–29 | |
 | Paryushana Parva – Jain The most important annual Jain festival, centered on fasting, study, reflection, nonviolence, and spiritual purification. | Sept 8–15, 2026 | Aug 27–Sept 3, 2027 | Aug 17–24, 2028 |
| Samvatsari / Day of Forgiveness – Jain The culminating day of Paryushana, when Jains seek and offer forgiveness and renew commitments to nonviolence. | Sept 15, 2026 | Sept 3, 2027 | Aug 24, 2028 |
| Diwali – Jain/Hindu/Sikh In Jain tradition, commemorates Mahavira’s attainment of moksha and is observed with lamps, prayer, and reflection. | Nov 8, 2026 | Oct 29, 2027 | Oct 17, 2028 |
| Jain New Year / Day of Enlightenment – Jain Begins the day after Diwali and marks renewal following Mahavira’s attainment of liberation. | Nov 9, 2026 | Oct 30, 2027 | Oct 18, 2028 |
| Mahavir Jayanti – Jain Celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara, with prayer, teaching, processions, and service. | Apr 19, 2027 | Apr 7, 2028 | Apr 26, 2029 |
Lunisolar observance dates may vary by sect, regional calendar, and local community practice.
Accommodation Note
This calendar is provided for planning and awareness. Listing an observance does not, by itself, guarantee an excused absence or a particular accommodation. Students should contact faculty early to discuss potential conflicts. Requests are considered individually under applicable university policy and course requirements; faculty may support additional observances when feasible.