Religious Holidays and Other Important Events
For details click on the individual holiday. Those marked with an asterisk signify that work is prohibited.
Statement on Religious Observance
In accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Amherst College subscribes to the following statement:
Any student in an educational or vocational training institution, other than a religious or denominational educational or vocational training institution, who is unable, because of religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination or study or work requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to make-up the examination, study, or work requirement missed because of such absence on any particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination or work shall not create an unreasonable burden upon such school. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to students because of availing themselves of the provisions of this section.
If you have any questions, please contact the Religious & Spiritual Life Staff.
For the sake of brevity, the holidays listed are those that we know represent our community. For a more exhaustive listing and explanation go to The Interfaith Observer.