Community calendar
September 2026
Sep 11
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year 5787 begins at sundown September 11 and ends nightfall September 13 2026. Check local congregations for service times.
Sep 11
Jumu'ah — weekly Friday prayers
RECURRING: Friday congregational prayers every week at mosques across the city; times vary by mosque. NOTE: the Islamic lunar calendar has no major festival between September 8 and December 31 2026 — Mawlid fell in late August and the next observance (Isra' wal Mi'raj) is expected in early January 2027, moon-dependent. This entry repeats; update the date or add specific programs as mosques announce them.
Sep 14
Calgary City Council public meeting
VERIFY DATE: council and committee meetings are open to the public and streamed online. Confirm the schedule at calgary.ca before posting.
Sep 20
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement begins at sundown September 20 and ends nightfall September 21 2026. Check local congregations for service times.
Sep 24
Calgary International Film Festival
Alberta's biggest film festival runs September 24 to October 4 2026 with screenings at venues across the city. Tickets and passes at ciffcalgary.ca.
Sep 25
Sukkot
Feast of Tabernacles begins at sundown September 25 and runs to October 2 2026. Community sukkah events at local congregations.
October 2026
Oct 1
Ward community engagement session
VERIFY DATE: councillors hold ward engagement and budget consultation sessions through the fall, with added referendum town halls expected before October 19. Confirm dates with your ward office before posting.
Oct 4
Simchat Torah
Celebration of the Torah, October 3 to 4 2026. Dancing with the Torah scrolls at local congregations; visitors welcome.
Oct 4
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Many parishes hold blessing-of-the-animals services on or around October 4. Check your parish for times.
Oct 11
Sharad Navratri begins
Nine nights honouring the Divine Mother begin October 11 2026 (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Garba and prayers at Calgary mandirs and community halls.
Oct 12
Thanksgiving Day
Statutory holiday. Many community associations and congregations hold dinners and food drives; check your local association for details.
Oct 13
Wordfest Imaginairium
Canada's liveliest literary festival October 13 to 18 2026 with 40 plus shows and 50 plus authors. Passes at wordfest.com.
Oct 13
Alberta referendum — advance voting
VERIFY DATES: advance voting for the October 19 referendum runs in the days before voting day at locations across the city. Confirm dates and locations at elections.ab.ca before posting.
Oct 19
Alberta referendum voting day
Albertans vote on ten referendum questions including whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada or begin the legal process toward a binding separation referendum, plus immigration and constitutional questions. Polls open on October 19 2026; bring ID. Details at elections.ab.ca.
Oct 20
Dussehra
Victory of good over evil, concluding Navratri (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Celebrations at Calgary mandirs.
Oct 31
Reformation Day
Commemorates the start of the Reformation in 1517. Special services at Lutheran and other Protestant congregations.
November 2026
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Christian feast honouring all saints. Masses and services at Catholic, Anglican and other churches.
Nov 1
Field of Crosses opening
Over 3500 white crosses honour Southern Alberta's fallen. Sunrise and sunset ceremonies daily November 1 to 11 2026; public welcome.
Nov 2
All Souls' Day
Day of prayer for the departed. Masses at Catholic parishes; some hold cemetery services.
Nov 8
Diwali
Festival of Lights (lunar calendar — confirm with the temple). Calgary mandirs and community associations hold prayers and celebrations; check local temple schedules.
Nov 8
Bandi Chhor Divas
Sikh day of liberation, coinciding with Diwali in 2026. Prayers, kirtan, langar and fireworks at Calgary gurdwaras; all are welcome.
Nov 11
Remembrance Day ceremony at Central Memorial Park
Annual ceremony with Calgary Highlanders parade around the Cenotaph. Parade forms mid-morning, ceremony before 11:00. Arrive early.
Nov 11
Remembrance Day at The Military Museums
Ceremony begins 10:45 with two minutes of silence at 11:06. Museum opens after the service, admission by donation.
Nov 11
Remembrance Day at the Field of Crosses
Televised Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:10. Parking very restricted; park south of the river and walk across.
Nov 22
Christ the King Sunday
Final Sunday of the Christian liturgical year. Services at Catholic, Anglican and other churches.
Nov 24
Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. Calgary gurdwaras hold prayers, kirtan and langar; all are welcome.
Nov 29
First Sunday of Advent
The Christian season of preparation for Christmas begins. Advent services at churches across the city; subsequent Sundays December 6, 13 and 20.
December 2026
Dec 4
Hanukkah
Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sundown December 4 and ends nightfall December 12 2026. Public menorah lightings announced by local congregations.
Dec 6
St Nicholas Day
Feast of St Nicholas. Celebrations at many European-heritage and Orthodox parishes.
Dec 8
Immaculate Conception
Catholic feast day and holy day of obligation. Masses at Catholic parishes.
Dec 8
Bodhi Day
Commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment. Calgary Buddhist centres hold meditation and services.
Dec 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, widely celebrated by Calgary's Latin American community. Masses, music and processions at Catholic parishes.
Dec 24
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve services at churches across the city, many with candlelight and family services. Check your parish or congregation.
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day services at churches across the city. Check your parish or congregation.
Dec 26
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa runs December 26 2026 to January 1 2027. Community celebrations announced by local cultural associations.