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 20
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement begins at sundown September 20 and ends nightfall September 21 2026. Check local congregations for service times.
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 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 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 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 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.