Christian holidays

Religious observance days

Christian holidays are days of religious observance commemorating events in the life of Jesus Christ or honoring Christian saints and traditions.

The major ones—Christmas (celebrating Christ's birth) and Easter (his resurrection)—are widely observed even by secular society.

Others include Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, Pentecost, and various saints' days.

The office closes for Christian holidays.

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Islamic holidays · Hanukkah · Diwali · Ramadan · Passover

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Independence Day · Labor Day · Memorial Day · Thanksgiving · New Year's Day

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