Dear Friends,
April includes several significant religious holidays that may impact employees’ schedules, dietary practices, and time-off needs—creating important opportunities for workplace support and inclusion.
Next month begins with the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach in Hebrew), from sundown on April 1st to sundown on April 9th. Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating liberation from slavery, during which employees may request time off for Seders or observance and may follow dietary restrictions such as avoiding leavened foods.
Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays, accompanied by the season of Lent. Employees may request time off for services and may be fasting or observing dietary changes. February 18th marked the beginning of Lent for the Western tradition, which ends on Holy Thursday on April 2nd, followed by Good Friday on April 3rd and Easter Sunday on April 5th. The Eastern Orthodox tradition’s Great Lent began on February 23rd, with Easter Sunday upcoming on April 12th.
On April 14th, Sikhs will celebrate Vaisakhi, a significant Sikh holiday marking the creation of the Khalsa, when employees may take time off to attend religious services, celebrations, or initiation ceremonies. Vaisakhi is also celebrated by Hindus in certain parts of India.
We invite you to visit Tanenbaum’s Workplace Resources page for more information on spring holidays and their workplace considerations.
Warm wishes to all!
Rev. Mark Fowler, CEO, Tanenbaum, and the Workplace team