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Religious Expression Days

Dublin City Schools celebrates its diverse community, which includes families from over 100 countries with many cultural and religious backgrounds. We recognize the value and sense of belonging that comes from engaging in religious practices. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our learning community can observe important religious traditions without facing negative consequences.

In accordance with Board Policy 5200, the district allows up to three Religious Expression Days per school year for students to observe holidays or participate in faith-based activities. Students who use approved Religious Expression Days will not face academic penalties and will receive accommodations for missed exams, assignments, or other academic requirements.

Major Religious Holidays

Dublin City Schools follows the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Non-Exhaustive List of Major Religious Holidays. This list includes many significant observances shared by community members and is meant for informational purposes. Due to differences in cultural and regional practices and the use of various calendars, some dates may vary.

Holiday 2024-2025 2025-2026
Rosh Hashanah October 2-4, 2024 September 22-24, 2025
Yom Kippur October 11-12, 2024 October 1-2, 2025
Diwali October 31-November 1, 2024 October 20-21, 2025
Hanukkah December 25-January 2, 2025 December 21-29, 2025
Ramadan February 28-March 30, 2025 February 17-March 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday March 5, 2025 February 18, 2026
Eid al-Fitr March 29-30, 2025 March 19-20, 2026
Pesach (Passover) April 12-20, 2025 April 1-9, 2026
Good Friday April 18, 2025 April 3, 2026
Easter April 20, 2025 April 5, 2026
Eid al-Adha June 6-7, 2025 May 26-27, 2026

How to Request

Parents or guardians must submit a written request to the school principal within 14 days of the start of the school year or within 14 days of a student’s enrollment. The request must specify the religious expression day(s) to be approved.

Once the days have been approved, the Principal will ensure that  each teacher schedules a time and date for alternative examinations or other academic requirements that conflict with the student's absence. Students may participate in interscholastic athletics or other extracurricular activities on days in which the student is absent for religious expression.

For more information, refer to Board Policy 5200.