Each band may have unique spiritual observances which, while not a Religious Holy Day, may require accommodation. Most Eastern churches, however, continue to use the Julian calendar for religious purposes, though only a few use it exclusively. Nearly all Eastern churches still determine Easter according to the Old Style or Julian system, but most have adopted the New Style or Gregorian calendar for Christmas or Pentecost. At the present time, the Julian and the Gregorian calendars are approximately 15 days out of phase. Hindu N.B. Specific dates may vary year to year based on the solar or lunar calendars.
Dates can also vary depending on the time differential between Canada and India.
12 Sri Krishna Jayanti August 22 Ganesh Chaturthi October 7 Dassehra November 14 Diwali Islam N.B. Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam - Muslim holidays based on Lunar Calendar and observances may vary by a day before or after from dates given, depending on the community. Dates are scheduled locally, while not religious holidays, would require accommodation. Judaism N.B. Orthodox - Sabbath starts Friday sundown. All holy days start sundown the night preceding the holiday. Ji Wicca N.B. Evening observances commence at sundown.