Southern Methodist University Religious Holidays Policy

University Policy

Recognized Religious Holidays

Listing of religious holidays for use in requesting excused absences according to University Policy 1.9. For religious holidays not listed, the instructor or supervisor may contact the Office of the Chaplain.

2009-10

Christian
December 25, 2009 Fr Christmas Day
February 17, 2010 W Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)
April 2, 2010 F Good Friday (1:00-3:00 p.m.)
April 4, 2010 Su Easter Sunday
April 4, 2010 Su Easter Sunday Orthodox Christian

Hindu
October 17, 2009 Sa **DEEPAVALI (Diwali)

Jewish**
September 19-September 20, 2009 Sa-Su *ROSH HASHANAH (New Year)
September 28, 2009 M *YOM KIPPUR (Day of Atonement)
October 3-9, 2009 SA-F*Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)
December 12-19, 2009 Sa-Sa *Hanukkah (Feast of Lights)
March 30-31, 2010 T-W*PESACH (Passover) and April 5-6, 201- M-Tu*PESACH (Passover last two days)
May 19-20, 2010 T-W *Shavuot (The Feast Of Weeks)

*First Day
**Each Jewish holiday begins at sundown the previous day.

Muslim
August 22, 2009 S**First day of Ramadan (30 days)
September 21, 2009 M**Eid-al-Fitr (End of the Ramadan Fast)
November 28, 2009 S**Eid-al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
December 18, 2009 F**Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
December 27, 2009 S**Ashura (Tenth of Muharram)