Wiccan Holiday Calendar - Esbats and Sabbats

Here is a list of Pagan Holidays for the Year for the Northern Hemisphere (all times given are EST). We will be adding more dates and information through the year so be sure to check back.

Dates for the Southern Hemisphere are now shown as well with (SH) next to them.

July 2023: The sun continues to burn bright during the long summer days and warm nights. A great time to get into the water at the beach, lake or pool and feel the power of water letting it wash away the old and bring you the new. It is also a great time to slow down, count your blessings and work on divination and meditation.

3:    Full Moon

17: New Moon

August 2023: Harvest time is time to reap the benefits of what you have been growing all year. Remember though to take some time to save some of the bounties up for the coming winter.

1: Lammas (Lughnassadh) - The First Harvest 

        Full Moon

16:   New Moon

30:   Full Moon (Blue Moon)

September 2023: Fall comes to many areas, a time to prepare for the coming cold and celebrate home and family. Store your harvest, enjoy the cooler days and evenings by getting out into nature for long walks coming home to some comfort food.

14:   New Moon

23: Mabon/Fall Equinox

(SH Spring Equinox)

29:  Full Moon

October 2023: The dark half of the year begins. It is a time of reflection and honoring your ancestors and friends who have crossed over as the veil between the worlds is the thinnest. Divination and psychic messages, meditation and journaling are commonly practiced now.

14: New Moon

29: Full Moon

31: Samhain - Witches' New Year

November 2023: A time for meditation and reflection as winter sets in. Work to develop and strengthen your connection to the Divine, to let go of things that no longer serve you, and connect with family and friends.

13:  New Moon

27:  Full Moon

December 2023: Enjoy the company of family and friends at the height of winter. It is a good time to reflect on the previous year and look forward to the new one ahead taking stock of things you want to change or improve.: A good time to focus on your preparations for spring, determining what new projects you want to start or plans for the future.

12: New Moon

21: Yule/Winter Solstice

(SH: Summer Solstice)

24: Christmas Eve

25: Christmas Day

26: Full Moon