"Shadows hide you from what may harm you, stars guide you to the truth." - A traditional Gallifreyan holiday blessing, typically spoken by the Gold Usher.
January
The Transcendence of Rassilon (25th) - A holiday dedicated to understanding the consequences of mislead passion and impulsivity, named after the only founder of Gallifrey still shown as alive on the Doctor Who TV show (Rassilon).
February
The Feast of Rassilon/Rassilon's Flag Day (11th) - The feast day of the Prydonian chapter, a celebration of pragmatism and cunning and standing up for important issues. Named after Rassilon, the founder of the Prydonian Chapter.
Intuitive Revolution Day (24th) - A celebration of Gallifreyan culture, named after the Intuitive Revolution, the revolution that predated the founding of modern Gallifreyan culture.
March
The Feast of Pandak (1st) - The feast day of the Scendelesean Chapter, a celebration of supporting roles and dedication to one's work, specifically honoring those in underpaid professions, or teachers.
April
The Death of Pandak (13th) - A day to understand the consequences of overworking yourself, or allowing others to speak over you.
Anchoring of the Eye of Harmony (30th) - A day celebrating one of the most important events in Gallifreyan history, for contemplating the vastness of the universe, celebration of knowledge, and of questioning ideas. One of the more solemn holidays in the holiday calendar, as in Doctor Who, Omega's death occurred during the Anchoring of the Eye of Harmony.
May
Otherstide/The Feast of the Other (9th) - A day for the celebration of kindness and creativity. The Feast Day of the Patrexean chapter. Gift-giving, especially to children, is common on this day.
June
Feast of Apeiron (16th) - The Feast Day of the Dromeian Chapter. A celebration of observers and academics. Gifts may be given to professors or librarians on this day.
Two Suns Day (Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere) - A day to acknowledge the corruption and injustice in the world and protest against it. May be celebrated as a day of silence, similar to GLSEN's Day of Silence for the injustice faced by the LGBT+ community.
July
The Death of the Other (17th) - A day to reflect on the consequences of making erroneous assumptions, and to acknowledge that there is a time and place for seriousness vs. lightheartedness.
August
The Death of Omega (10th) - A day to understand the consequence of valuing some forms of intelligence over others, to mourn those whose lives have been lost to ableism, and optionally to mourn the death of Omega, one of the founders of Gallifreyan society.
The Rylixian Festival (26th) - A summer celebration of life and love for others, inspired by the holiday of the same name in the Doctor Who novelization The Last Sontaran.
September
The Feast of Omega/Omegastide (12th) - The Feast Day of the Arcalian Chapter. A day to celebrate intellectual discovery, interests (especially ones promoting discussion and debate). May potentially be especially important to members of the Autistic community, as it can be a day where infodumping is encouraged.
October
Dial Day (7th) - Occuring 13 days prior to the Gallifreyan New Year, Dial Day is a day for reflection on the choices that have been made in the past year, and for reaching out to others you may have wronged. Prior to the sun setting on this day, a truth or wish may be released to the universe.
Creation of the Web of Time (20th) - A celebration of a historical event on Gallifrey, where the Web of Time was created and the universe was made rational. This holiday is celebrated by celebrating accomplishments and developments that one has made in the past year.
The Death of Lazuline (26th) - A day to reflect on the consequences of caring too much, or setting yourself on fire to keep others warm. Also a day to honor those who have been lost to domestic abuse, and those who have escaped abusive situations.
November
The Feast of Lazuline (2nd) - The Feast Day of the Cerulean chapter. A day to celebrate caring for others, nature, and those who are in caregiving roles. Nannies and parents may be given presents, and it's customary to spend time outside.
December
Heartsbeat Day (5th) - A day to acknowledge the importance of "heart" based actions, and showing affection towards those you love. Sort of like Valentine's Day, but not exclusively focused on romantic partnerships.
The Death of Apeiron (17th) - The day that New Gallifrey launched on in 2017, and also a day to reflect on the consequences of indecision or failing to champion worthy causes, and to understand that even being a bystander to injustice can be harmful.
Two Suns Day (Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere) - A day to acknowledge the corruption and injustice in the world and protest against it. May be celebrated as a day of silence, similar to GLSEN's Day of Silence for the injustice faced by the LGBT+ community.
The Transcendence of Rassilon (25th) - A holiday dedicated to understanding the consequences of mislead passion and impulsivity, named after the only founder of Gallifrey still shown as alive on the Doctor Who TV show (Rassilon).
February
The Feast of Rassilon/Rassilon's Flag Day (11th) - The feast day of the Prydonian chapter, a celebration of pragmatism and cunning and standing up for important issues. Named after Rassilon, the founder of the Prydonian Chapter.
Intuitive Revolution Day (24th) - A celebration of Gallifreyan culture, named after the Intuitive Revolution, the revolution that predated the founding of modern Gallifreyan culture.
March
The Feast of Pandak (1st) - The feast day of the Scendelesean Chapter, a celebration of supporting roles and dedication to one's work, specifically honoring those in underpaid professions, or teachers.
April
The Death of Pandak (13th) - A day to understand the consequences of overworking yourself, or allowing others to speak over you.
Anchoring of the Eye of Harmony (30th) - A day celebrating one of the most important events in Gallifreyan history, for contemplating the vastness of the universe, celebration of knowledge, and of questioning ideas. One of the more solemn holidays in the holiday calendar, as in Doctor Who, Omega's death occurred during the Anchoring of the Eye of Harmony.
May
Otherstide/The Feast of the Other (9th) - A day for the celebration of kindness and creativity. The Feast Day of the Patrexean chapter. Gift-giving, especially to children, is common on this day.
June
Feast of Apeiron (16th) - The Feast Day of the Dromeian Chapter. A celebration of observers and academics. Gifts may be given to professors or librarians on this day.
Two Suns Day (Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere) - A day to acknowledge the corruption and injustice in the world and protest against it. May be celebrated as a day of silence, similar to GLSEN's Day of Silence for the injustice faced by the LGBT+ community.
July
The Death of the Other (17th) - A day to reflect on the consequences of making erroneous assumptions, and to acknowledge that there is a time and place for seriousness vs. lightheartedness.
August
The Death of Omega (10th) - A day to understand the consequence of valuing some forms of intelligence over others, to mourn those whose lives have been lost to ableism, and optionally to mourn the death of Omega, one of the founders of Gallifreyan society.
The Rylixian Festival (26th) - A summer celebration of life and love for others, inspired by the holiday of the same name in the Doctor Who novelization The Last Sontaran.
September
The Feast of Omega/Omegastide (12th) - The Feast Day of the Arcalian Chapter. A day to celebrate intellectual discovery, interests (especially ones promoting discussion and debate). May potentially be especially important to members of the Autistic community, as it can be a day where infodumping is encouraged.
October
Dial Day (7th) - Occuring 13 days prior to the Gallifreyan New Year, Dial Day is a day for reflection on the choices that have been made in the past year, and for reaching out to others you may have wronged. Prior to the sun setting on this day, a truth or wish may be released to the universe.
Creation of the Web of Time (20th) - A celebration of a historical event on Gallifrey, where the Web of Time was created and the universe was made rational. This holiday is celebrated by celebrating accomplishments and developments that one has made in the past year.
The Death of Lazuline (26th) - A day to reflect on the consequences of caring too much, or setting yourself on fire to keep others warm. Also a day to honor those who have been lost to domestic abuse, and those who have escaped abusive situations.
November
The Feast of Lazuline (2nd) - The Feast Day of the Cerulean chapter. A day to celebrate caring for others, nature, and those who are in caregiving roles. Nannies and parents may be given presents, and it's customary to spend time outside.
December
Heartsbeat Day (5th) - A day to acknowledge the importance of "heart" based actions, and showing affection towards those you love. Sort of like Valentine's Day, but not exclusively focused on romantic partnerships.
The Death of Apeiron (17th) - The day that New Gallifrey launched on in 2017, and also a day to reflect on the consequences of indecision or failing to champion worthy causes, and to understand that even being a bystander to injustice can be harmful.
Two Suns Day (Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere) - A day to acknowledge the corruption and injustice in the world and protest against it. May be celebrated as a day of silence, similar to GLSEN's Day of Silence for the injustice faced by the LGBT+ community.