Newtown Public Schools
Religious Observances 2026-2027
This calendar identifies significant religious observances that may affect student attendance or participation in school and is not intended to be a comprehensive list. Faculty will make appropriate accommodations for students who commemorate these and other religious observances. Students and families are encouraged to communicate with their teacher(s) or school administrator when an observance may affect attendance or participation so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
September
September 11 - 13, 2026
Rosh Hashanah* (Jewish)
September 20 - 21, 2026
Yom Kippur* (Jewish)
November
November 8, 2026
Diwali (Hindu)
December
December 4 - 12, 2026
Hanukkah* (Jewish)
December 25, 2026
Christmas (Christian)
January
January 6, 2027
Three Kings Day / Epiphany (Christian)
February
February 7 - March 8, 2027
Ramadan* (Islamic)
February 10, 2027
Ash Wednesday (Christian)
March
March 10, 2027
Eid al-Fitr* (Islamic)
March 26, 2027
Good Friday (Christian)
March 22, 2027
Holi (Hindu)
March 28, 2027
Easter (Christian)
April
April 21 - 29, 2027
Passover* (Jewish)
May
May 2, 2027
Greek Orthodox Easter (Christian)
May 17, 2027
Eid al-Adha* (Islamic)
* Jewish and Islamic observances begin at sundown on the preceding evening. Islamic dates may vary based on lunar observation.