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Cultural Holiday Dates
Celebrating different traditions and holidays is what brings families and friends together, even if it is virtually for the moment. In the spirit of these celebrations we encourage you to be curious, and open in sharing and learning about the diverse cultures that make us stronger. Share your stories on Yammer and support your teams in marking these special occasions
Jan 7 - Orthodox Christmas / Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian)
Jan 13 - Lohri (Sikh / Hindu)
Jan 14 - Orthodox New Year (Orthodox Christian) Jan 20 - Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
Jan 20 - Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Sikh) Jan 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day (International)
Jan 27 - Tu BiShvat (Jewish)
Feb – Black History Month
Feb 12 – Lunar New year (Chinese)
Feb 14 – Valentine’s day (International)
Feb 17 – Ash Wednesday (Christian)
Feb 25/26 – Purim (Jewish)
Feb 26 – Lantern Festival (Chinese)
Feb 27 – Maghi-Punima (Hindu)
Mar - Women History Month
Mar 8 – International Women’s Day (International) Mar 11 – Lailat al Miraj (Muslim)
Mar 17 – St. Patrick’s Day (International)
Mar 21/22 – Nowrus/Norooz (Persian)
Mar 21 – Orthodox Sunday (Orthodox Christian) Mar 27 - Apr 4 - Pesach - Jewish Passover
Mar 28 - Palm Sunday (Christian)
Mar 28 – Holi (Hindu)
March 28/29 - Lailat al Bara’a, (Muslim) March 29-31 - Hola Mohalla,(Sikh)
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