Wicca - Lammas (Also called Lughnasad) Lammas is the celebration of the grain harvest, the Harvest of First Fruits. Many traditions celebrate Lammas as the funeral of Lugh, the sun God whose strength is visibly waning by late summer.

Judaism - Eve of Tish'a B’Av. Observance begins at sundown. Religious accommodation may be required for this observance/holy day.

Judaism - Tish'a B'Av, the Ninth day of the month of Av, is a major fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in ancient times.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. First observed in 1994, this Day calls attention to issues faced by indigenous people throughout the world, such as human rights, health, education, and economic development. In 2000, the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was created.

International Youth Day. A Day to call attention to the contributions youth are making to our world and to engage and support them in creating a better future.

Zarathushti/Zoroastrianism Nowruz (Shensai). Nowruz is the start of the New Year for Zoroastrians who follow the Shenshai Calendar, and the beginning of the year 1392 AY (After Yazdegird III, the last of the Zoroastrian kings of Persia).

Hinduism - Sri Krishna Jayanti (Also called Janmashtami) celebrates the birthday of Krishna, the eighth of the 10 incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu. Krishna is considered the preserver of the universe and is one of Hinduism’s most popular deities.

Jainism - Paryushana-parva begins (Ends Sept 1). The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. This 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina, and reading the life-story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpasutra.