We believe every child is unique and the diversity of our students is what makes Enfield Public Schools exceptional. To thrive and excel, all are welcomed, accepted, respected and supported. - District Equity Statement
This listing was developed using available community data to reflect the diversity of our local community, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all traditions, holidays, or recognition months.
AUGUST 2026
August is National Wellness Month, International Peace Month and Get Ready for Kindergarten Month.
August 28 – Raksha Bandham (Hindu Holiday)
SEPTEMBER 2026
September is National Suicide Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month, and Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
September 4 – Janmashtami (Hindu Holiday)
September 7 - Labor Day (Federal Holiday)
September 11 - Patriot Day (Observance)
September 11 - Rosh Hashana (Jewish Holiday)
September 13 - Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu Holiday)
September 15 - First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Annual Monthly Observance)
September 20 - Yom Kippur (Jewish Holiday)
September 25 - First Day of Sukkot (Jewish Holiday)
OCTOBER 2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Global Diversity Awareness Month.
October 2 - Last Day of Sukkot (Jewish Holiday)
October 2 - Shmini Atzeret (Jewish Holiday)
October 2 - Simchat Torah (Jewish Holiday)
October 4 - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (Christian)
October 12 - Columbus / Indigenous People's Day (Federal Holiday)
October 20 - Dussehra (Hindu Holiday)
October 31 - Halloween (Observance)
NOVEMBER 2026
November is Native American Heritage Month, National Adoption Month and Men's Health Awareness Month (No-Shave November).
November 1 - All Saints' Day (Christian)
November 2 - All Souls' Day (Christian)
November 3 - Election Day (Observance)
November 11 - Veterans Day (Federal Holiday)
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday)
November 29 - First Day of Advent (Christian)
DECEMBER 2026
December is Universal Human Rights Month and Season Affective Disorder (SAD) Month.
December 4 - First Day of Chanukah / Hanukkah (Jewish Holiday)
December 6 - St. Nicholas Day (Observance)
December 9 - Feast of Immaculate Conception (Christian)
December 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christian)
December 12 - Last Day of Chanukah / Hanukkah (Jewish Holiday)
December 24 - Christmas Eve (Observance)
December 25 - Christmas Day (Federal Holiday)
December 26 - First Day of Kwanzaa (Observance)
December 31 - New Year's Eve (Observance)
JANUARY 2027
January is Mental Well-Being Month, National Blood Donor Month and National Mentoring Month.
January 1 - New Year's Day (Federal Holiday)
January 1 - Last Day of Kwanzaa (Observance)
January 6 - Lailat al Miraj / Ascension (Muslim)
January 6 - Epiphany (Christian)
January 6 - Isra and Mi'raj (Muslim)
January 7 - Orthodox Christmas Day (Orthodox)
January 14 - Orthodox New Year (Orthodox)
January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Federal Holiday)
January 22 - Tu Bishvat / Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Holiday)
January 23 - Laylat al-Bara'at / Mid-Sha'ban (Muslim)
FEBRUARY 2027
February is Black History Month and American Heart Month.
February 8 - First Day of Ramadan (Muslim)
February 9 - Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras (Christian)
February 10 - Ash Wednesday (Christian)
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday (State Holiday)
February 14 - Valentine's Day (Observance)
February 15 - President's Day / Washington's Birthday (Federal Holiday)
MARCH 2027
March is Women's History Month, National Nutrition Month and Irish American Heritage Month.
March 1- St. David's Day (Christian)
March 5 - Lailat al-Qadr / Night of Power (Muslim)
March 6 - Maha Shivaratri (Hindu Holiday)
March 10 - Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan (Muslim)
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day (Christian)
March 21 - Palm Sunday (Christian)
March 22 - Holi (Hindu Holiday)
March 22 - Purim (Jewish Holiday)
March 25 - Maundy Thursday (Christian)
March 26 - Good Friday (Christian)
March 27 - Last Day of Navratri (Hindu Holiday)
March 27 - Holy Saturday (Christian)
March 27 - Orthodox Holy Saturday (Orthodox)
March 28 - East Sunday (Christian)
March 29 - Orthodox Easter Monday (Orthodox)
March 29 - Easter Monday (Christian)
April 2027
April is National Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness Month, National Pet Month and Autism Acceptance Month.
April 1 - April Fool's Day (Observance)
April 20 - Passover Eve (Jewish Holiday)
April 21 - Passover (Jewish Holiday)
April 29 - Last Day of Passover (Jewish Holiday)
April 30 - Orthodox Good Friday (Orthodox)
May 2027
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 2 - Orthodox Easter (Orthodox)
May 3 - Yom HaShoah (Jewish Commemoration)
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo (Observance)
May 6 - Ascension Day (Christian)
May 11 - Yom Ha'atzmaut (Jewish Holiday)
May 16 - Eid al-Adha / Festival of Sacrifice (Muslim)
May 16 - Pentecost (Christian)
May 23 - Trinity Sunday (Christian)
May 30 - Corpus Christi (Christian)
May 31 - Memorial Day (Federal Holiday)
June 2027
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Pride Month.
June 6 - Islamic New Year (Muslim)
June 10 - Shavuot (Jewish Holiday)
June 14 - Flag Day (Observance)
June 14 - Ashura (Muslim)
June 15 - Muharram (Muslim)
June 19 - Juneteenth (Federal Holiday)
*If you do not see your recognized holiday listed above, please send an email to Central Office (email: [email protected] ) for consideration.