Plan for a Great Year
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Launch
September 17, 2025
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Registration opens for BBYO's International Convention 2023 in Dallas, Texas, marked by local launch parties around the world.
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Launch
September 30, 2025
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The launch date for signing up for all BBYO Summer Experiences happening in the United States.
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Promotion
September 30, 2025
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November 24, 2025
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A period to save big by registering early for a BBYO Summer Experiences happening in the United States.
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Secular Holiday
September 7, 2026
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Labor Day is a U.S. holiday, celebrated on the first Monday in September, that recognizes the contributions of the American labor movement.
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Jewish Holiday
September 11, 2026
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September 13, 2026
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of rejoicing and introspection, marked by family meals, services, and sounding the shofar.
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Jewish Holiday
September 20, 2026
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September 21, 2026
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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is Judaism’s most serious day. Jews make amends with themselves and others and try to do better next year.
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Jewish Holiday
September 25, 2026
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October 2, 2026
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Sukkot is a festival that commemorates the dwelling of the Israelites in huts during their 40-year journey in the desert.
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Jewish Holiday
October 2, 2026
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October 3, 2026
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Shmeini Atzeret immediately follows Sukkot and is when we add in the prayer for rain as we hope for a bountiful new year.
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Jewish Holiday
October 3, 2026
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October 4, 2026
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A Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.
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Secular Holiday
November 26, 2026
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A harvest festival revolving around giving thanks celebrated through spending time with extended family.
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Campaign
December 2, 2025
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An annual campaign during Giving Tuesday to raise big for chapters and regions.
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Event
December 12, 2025
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December 13, 2025
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A worldwide meaningful Shabbat experience bringing together Holocaust survivors, business professions, faith leaders, politicians, and more.
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Jewish Holiday
December 4, 2026
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December 12, 2026
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Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that marks the victory of a small band of Jews called the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek Empire.
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Faith Holiday
December 25, 2026
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Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Secular Holiday
December 31, 2026
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New Year's Day is a festival for the last day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
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Secular Holiday
January 1, 2026
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New Year's Day is a festival for the first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
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Deadline
January 26, 2026
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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.
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Jewish Holiday
January 27, 2026
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A worldwide day to commemorate the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
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Jewish Holiday
February 2, 2026
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February 3, 2026
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Tu B’Shvat is the official New Year for the trees, also known as “birthday” of all fruit trees.
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Event
February 5, 2026
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February 12, 2026
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A pre-IC experience for any delegate coming to IC from outside of the U.S. and Canada.
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Event
February 12, 2026
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February 16, 2026
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BBYO’s signature gathering uniting 5,000 of the Jewish community’s top teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists.
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Secular Holiday
February 17, 2026
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Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar.
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Faith Holiday
February 18, 2026
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March 19, 2026
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Ramadan is an Islamic holiday that celebrates the month the Prophet Muhammad was granted the Qur'an, Islam's holy text.
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Campaign
March 1, 2026
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March 31, 2026
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A month where chapters celebrate their incredible volunteer advisors.
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Jewish Holiday
March 2, 2026
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March 3, 2026
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Purim is a festive holiday that commemorates the salvation of the Jews from the evil Haman’s intended genocide.
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Jewish Holiday
April 1, 2026
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April 9, 2026
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Passover is a festival of freedom marking the Jews redemption from slavery in Egypt observed through Seders with stories, songs, and foods.
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Faith Holiday
April 5, 2026
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Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
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Campaign
April 12, 2026
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The International Day of Jewish Youth Service where Jewish teens worldwide amplify year-round efforts to make the world a better place.
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Jewish Holiday
April 13, 2026
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April 14, 2026
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Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed in commemoration for the victims of the Holocaust.
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Jewish Holiday
April 20, 2026
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April 21, 2026
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Israel’s Day of Remembrance commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
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Jewish Holiday
April 21, 2026
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April 22, 2026
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Israel’s Independence Day celebrated with a joyous festival commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
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Campaign
April 22, 2026
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The birthday of AZA is April 22, 1944! Chapters honor the founding of BBG with celebrations, traditions, reuniting with alumni, and more.
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Campaign
April 26, 2026
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A day of Movement pride where members wear AZA, BBG, and BBYO swag.
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Secular Holiday
May 1, 2026
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May 31, 2026
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This holiday promotes the importance of mental health and taking care of those living with mental health challenges.
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Campaign
May 3, 2026
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The birthday of AZA is May 3, 1924! Chapters honor the founding of AZA with celebrations, traditions, reuniting with alumni, and more.
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Campaign
May 3, 2026
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May 31, 2026
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Celebrate the founding of AZA & BBG throughout the month of May with celebrations, traditions, reuniting with alumni, and more.
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Jewish Holiday
May 5, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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Lag B’Omer serves as a festive break for the mourning period of the Omer and is usually marked by celebrations.
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Jewish Holiday
May 21, 2026
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May 23, 2026
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Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai as well as the grain harvest for the summer.
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Secular Holiday
May 25, 2026
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Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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