Purpose. Place. People.
Our values and beliefs shape the way we see and interact with the world around us. For many in our community, these beliefs are core to who we are.
They are a point of connection and an opportunity to learn more, both about ourselves and others.
We're here to support your spiritual and religious care and well-being, through helping you:
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Find student organizations and campus resources
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Learn about other religions and cultures through sponsored programs and events
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Support the pursuit of a pluralistic community
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Navigate religious holidays within the academic calendar
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Locate local places of worship
Upcoming Religious Holidays and Fact Sheets
April Religious Holidays
April 1-9: Passover (Pesach) (Jewish)
April 3: Good Friday (Christian)
April 5: Easter (Christian)
April 10: Eastern Orthodox Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian)
April 12: Eastern Orthodox Easter (Pascha Orthodox Christian)
April 14: Vaisakhi (Sikh)
April 21: First Day of Ridván (Baha’i)
April 29: Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)
April 30, May 1 and 31: Vesak (Theravada Buddhism)
May Religious Holidays
May 1 and 31: Vesak (Mahayana Buddhism)
May 2: Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha’i)
May 14: Ascension Day (Christian)
May 21: Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian)
May 21-23: Shavuot (Jewish)
May 24: Declaration of the Báb (Baha’i)
May 26: Holy Day of Arafah (Islam)
May 27: Eid-al-Adha (Islam)
May 29: Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha’i)
Festifaith 2025
A celebration of religious and spiritual diversity at U-M
Festifaith brought together students to explore the wide variety of religious, spiritual, secular and interfaith opportunities on campus. More than 20 organizations participated, sharing ways to get involved and build community.
