We encourage our Duke colleagues and student groups of all identities and faith traditions to reference this resource when scheduling programs and events in order to avoid planning events on major Jewish holidays. Celebrations, programs and observances are open our Duke colleagues and student groups of all identities and faith traditions. Taking into account these dates helps create an inclusive climate for the Duke Jewish community. Questions? Contact us at jewishlife@duke.edu.

Holidays marked with ** (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot) are days when traditionally work is forbidden and some students may not travel or write. 

Duke Colleagues: We ask that there be no university wide programming on the 1st night/day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the 1st night/day of Passover, as those are days observed by the vast majority of American Jews. 

Students are permitted by university policy to be absent from class to observe a religious holiday. Students who miss class to observe a specified religious holiday are expected to make prior arrangements with their instructor to make up any work missed. This policy reflects the University’s commitment to being responsive to our increasing diversity and to enabling students’ spiritual development. To learn more about Duke’s religious observance and holidays please view the Religious Observance & Holidays website.