Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the manifestation of the Trinity. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the nativity and theophany together. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the ascension (al-Mi'raj) of the Prophet to heaven following his night journey (al Isra') from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven and return the same night. 

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Sikhism) Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708), the 10th and final Sikh master, created the Khalsa, the "Brotherhood of the Pure," and declared the Scriptures, the Adi 'Granth, to be the Sikh's Guru from that time on.

Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus,Boston SMFA campus,Grafton campus,Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Link: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/mlk/ Join us for the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Thursday, January 22, 2026.