From the Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Posted: Friday, October 4, 2024Buffalo State Policy on Religious Observances
As faculty members and students prepare for midterms, it is essential to remember that Buffalo State University provides students, faculty, and staff the right to reasonable religious accommodations. This may include time away from class or the ability to make up specific assignments.
As a reminder, the Buffalo State community comprises individuals from various faith-based communities and practices. We honor and respect everyone’s right to practice their faith. Please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website for the full Policy on Religious Observances.
Additionally, here is a list of the major religious observances in 2024–2025 to be aware of:
2024
October 3–4: Rosh Hashanah
October 12: Yom Kippur
October 31–November 4: Diwali
December 25: Christmas
December 26–January 1: Kwanzaa
December 26–January 2: Hanukkah
2025
January 7: Orthodox Christmas
January 29: Lunar New Year
March 5: Ash Wednesday
March 1–30: Ramadan
March 13/14: Holi
March 30–April 1: Eid al-Fitr
April 18: Orthodox Good Friday
April 18: Good Friday
April 12–20: Passover/Pesach
April 20: Orthodox Easter
April 20: Easter
June 6/7: Eid al-Adha
September 22–24: Rosh Hashanah
October 1/2: Yom Kippur
October 17–22: Diwali
December 14–22: Hanukkah
December 25: Christmas
December 26–January 1: Kwanzaa
Please note:
- Some religious holidays start the prior evening or will include observance on the holiday’s eve.
- Specific observance dates may vary. Students and colleagues are the best sources of information about their religious traditions.
