Southern Methodist University Religious Holidays 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.
August 2006-August 2007
Christian
Christmas, December 25, 2006
Ash Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Good Friday, April 6, 2007
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) April 8, 2007
Hindu
Diwali, October 21, 2006
Jewish**
Rosh Hashanah*, September 23-24, 2006
Yom Kippur, October 2, 2006
Sukkot*, October 7-13, 2006
Hanukkah*, December 16-23, 2006
Pesach (Passover)*, April 3-10, 2007
Shavuot, May 23-24, 2007
*First Day
**Each Jewish holiday begins at sundown the previous day.
Muslim
Ramadan, September 24-October 24, 2006
Eid al-Fitr, October 24, 2006
Eid al-Adha, December 31, 2006
Al-Hijra, January 20, 2007
Ashura, January 29, 2007
Milad un-Nabi, March 31, 2007
