Zoroastrian Holy Days
| Holiday | 2026–27 | 2027–28 | 2028–29 | |
![]() | Zartosht No-Diso – Zoroastrian Commemorates the death of the prophet Zarathushtra with prayer, readings from the Gathas, and reflection on his teachings. | Dec 26, 2026 | Dec 26, 2027 | Dec 26, 2028 |
![]() | Nowruz / Naw-Ruz / Norooz – Zoroastrian Celebrates the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring; one of the holiest and most widely observed days rooted in the ancient Zoroastrian calendar. | Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 20, 2028 | Mar 20, 2029 |
![]() | Khordad Sal – Zoroastrian Celebrates the birth of the prophet Zarathushtra in the Fasli calendar tradition. | Mar 26, 2027 | Mar 26, 2028 | Mar 26, 2029 |
Dates can vary across Fasli, Shahenshahi, and Kadmi calendars; this table uses Fasli/seasonal dates where applicable.
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.
