Holiday Approach
Designed to be thoughtful, not exhaustive.
CommonCal is designed to help surface meaningful scheduling conflicts across a wide range of observances.
It is not a complete or definitive list. Observance can vary by community, tradition, and individual practice.
How observances are included
CommonCal focuses on major religious and cultural observances most likely to affect school and community participation.
Dates are selected based on broadly recognized calendars and commonly observed practices.
What to expect
Not every observance will appear, and not every one will affect people in the same way.
Some individuals may fully observe, while others may not. The goal is to provide helpful signals, not definitive answers.
How to use this information
CommonCal is meant to support awareness during planning.
It helps highlight where conflicts may exist across communities.
What's included
CommonCal draws from a range of religious, federal, and cultural calendars to reflect the communities most likely to be represented in schools and shared environments.
Religious observances
Includes major observances across Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.
Federal and civic observances
Includes widely recognized U.S. federal and national observances.
Cultural observances
Includes widely recognized cultural and community observances that may affect participation.