List of observances set by the Hebrew calendar

All observances begin at sunset the day prior to the Gregorian date listed unless otherwise noted, and end on nightfall of the date in question, which is defined as the appearance of three stars in the sky. On leap years (which occur every 2–3 years) an extra month, Adar II, is added and certain holidays move accordingly, and it is mentioned in the notes section. All fasts other than Yom Kippur and Tisha b'Av begin at dawn of the day listed.

Holidays for the Jewish calendar year of 5786 (2025–2026) Yom tov for the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot) is observed for 1 day in Israel and in Reform and most Reconstructionist communities around the world, and is observed for 2 days in Orthodox and most Conservative communities outside Israel, because of yom tov sheni shel galuyot. In the table, these are referred to as 1-day and 2-day communities. Date on Hebrew calendar Gregorian date Hebrew Name Notes1-2 TishreiSeptember 23–24, 2025Rosh HashanahPublic holiday in Israel1-10 TishreiSeptember 23–October 2, 2025Ten Days of Repentance3 TishreiSeptember 25, 2025Fast of Gedalia Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat. Starts at dawn.MovableSeptember 26, 2025Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur9 TishreiOctober 1, 2025Erev Yom KippurYom Kippur Eve10 TishreiOctober 2, 2025Yom KippurPublic holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat. 14 TishreiOctober 6, 2025Erev SukkotSukkot EveMovableOctober 11, 2025Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot15-21 TishreiOctober 7–13, 2025SukkotOne of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)October 8–13, 2025/ October 9–13, 2025Chol HaMoed SukkotPublic holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover. 21 TishreiOctober 13, 2025Hoshanah Rabbah22 Tishrei October 14, 2025Shemini Atzeret Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.23 TishreiOctober 15, 2025Simchat Torah 2-day communities onlyMovableOctober 18, 2025Shabbat Mevorchim Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh1 CheshvanOctober 19, 2025Rosh Chodesh of CheshvanMovable October 27, 2025BahabFirst Monday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn (optional)MovableOctober 30, 2025BahabFirst Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday, starts at dawn.(optional)MovableNovember 3, 2025BahabMonday following first Thursday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn. (optional)7 CheshvanOctober 29, 2025V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain Orthodox Union7 CheshvanOctober 29, 2025Yom HaAliyahObserved in Israeli schools on 7 Cheshvan with 10 Nisan being the public holiday in Israel.12 CheshvanNovember 3, 2025Rabin DayPublic holiday in IsraelMovable November 15, 2025Shabbat Mevorchim Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh29 CheshvanNovember 20, 2025SigdPublic holiday in Israel1 KislevNovember 21, 2025Rosh Chodesh of Kislev In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.1 KislevNovember 21, 20251 Kislev Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only6 KislevNovember 26, 2025Ben-Gurion DayPublic holiday in Israel9 KislevNovember 29, 20259 Kislev Chabad sect only10 KislevNovember 30, 202510 Kislev Chabad sect only19 KislevDecember 9, 202519 KislevChabad sect only23 KislevDecember 13, 2025Teacher's Day in IsraelMovableDecember 20, 2025Shabbat MevorchimShabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh25 Kislev— 2 TevetDecember 15–22, 2025HanukkahPublic holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.1 TevetDecember 21, 2025Rosh Chodesh of Tevet5 TevetDecember 25, 20255 TevetChabad sect only10 TevetDecember 30, 2025Tenth of TevetPublic holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn.MovableJanuary 17, 2026Shabbat MevorchimShabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh29 TevetJanuary 18, 2026Yom Kippur Katan Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 Shevat January 19, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Shevat10 ShevatJanuary 28, 202610 ShevatChabad sect onlyMovableJanuary 31, 2026Shabbat ShirahShabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat 15 ShevatFebruary 2, 2026Tu BiShvatPublic holiday in Israel22 ShevatFebruary 9, 202622 Shevat Chabad sect onlyMovableFebruary 14, 2026Shabbat ShekalimShabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar (or Adar II in leap years)29 ShevatFebruary 16, 2026Yom Kippur KatanOptional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 Adar February 18, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Adar7 Adar February 24, 2026Seventh of AdarStarts at dawn. On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap yearsMovableFebruary 28, 2026Shabbat Zachor Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. On leap years, this falls on the 1st of Adar II, or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat. Adar I on non-leap years.13 AdarMarch 2, 2026Fast of Esther Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath. On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years.14 Adar Not celebratedPurim KatanMinor Purim celebration on Adar I during leap years. Purim itself is celebrated in Adar II.14 AdarMarch 3, 2026PurimPublic holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years.15 Adar March 4, 2026Shushan PurimOn Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years.MovableMarch 7, 2026Shabbat ParahShabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh29 Adar March 18, 2026Yom Kippur KatanOptional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. MovableMarch 14, 2026Shabbat HaChodesh Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan1 NisanMarch 19, 2026Rosh Chodesh of NisanThis is also the New Year for the reigns of Jewish kings (in line with the national emphasis of the season), the renting of houses, and the counting involved in the prohibition against delaying the fulfillment of vows.10 NisanMarch 28, 2026Yom HaAliyahPublic holiday in Israel11 NisanMarch 29, 202611 Nisan(Chabad sect only)11 NisanMarch 29, 2026Education and Sharing Day United States14 Nisan April 1, 2026Fast of the Firstbornon 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath MovableMarch 28, 2026Shabbat HaGadol Shabbat immediately preceding Passover15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)April 2-8, 2026/ April 2-9, 2026PassoverPublic holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)April 3-7, 2026 / April 4-7, 2026Chol HaMoed Pesach Public holiday in Israel.MovableApril 4, 2026Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach21 NisanApril 8, 2026Shvi'i shel PesachPublic holiday in Israel.MovableApril 12–19, 2026Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)April 9, 2026 / April 10, 2026MimounaPublic holiday in Israel16 Nisan - 5 SivanSunset, April 2 – nightfall, May 5, 2026Counting the Omer23 Nisan April 13, 2026Seharane Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday) 23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)April 13, 2026 (April 12, 2026)Shab Shal Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.27 NisanApril 14, 2026Yom HaShoahPublic holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.MovableApril 11, 2026Shabbat Mevorchim Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh1 IyarApril 11, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Iyar2 IyarApril 12, 20262 IyarChabad sect only. First Thursday of Iyar April 23, 2026Bahab (optional)4 IyarApril 21, 2026Yom Hazikaron Public holiday in Israel. Might be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.5 IyarApril 22, 2026Day to PraiseSame day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry. 5 IyarApril 22, 2026Independence Day (Israel)Public holiday in Israel. Might be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.First Monday of Iyar April 20, 2026Bahab(optional)Monday following first Thursday of IyarApril 27, 2026Bahab (optional)10 IyarApril 27, 2026Herzl DayPublic holiday in Israel.14 IyarMay 1, 2026Pesach Sheni18 IyarMay 5, 2026Lag Ba'omerPublic holiday in Israel.28 IyarMay 15, 2026Fast of SamuelFast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha. Starts at dawn.28 IyarMay 15, 2026Jerusalem DayPublic holiday in Israel.29 IyarMay 16, 2026Yom Kippur Katan Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 SivanMay 17, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Sivan6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)May 22, 2026/ May 22–23, 2026ShavuotOne of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.20 SivanJune 5, 2026Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacresNot widely observed29 Sivan June 14, 2026Yom Kippur Katan Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 TammuzJune 16, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz3 TammuzJune 18, 20263 TammuzChabad sect only12-13 TammuzJune 27–28, 202612-13 TammuzChabad sect only17 TammuzJuly 2, 2026Seventeenth of Tammuz Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.17 Tammuz - 9 AvJuly 2-23, 2026The Three Weeks29 TammuzJuly 14, 2026Jabotinsky Day Public holiday in Israel.29 TammuzJuly 14, 2026Yom Kippur KatanOptional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 AvJuly 15, 2026Rosh Chodesh of Av1 Av - 9 Av July 15-July 23, 2026The Nine DaysMovableJuly 18, 2026Shabbat ChazonShabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av9 AvJuly 23, 2026Tisha B'AvPublic holiday in Israel15 AvJuly 29, 2026Tu B'AvPublic holiday in Israel.MovableJuly 25, 2026Shabat NachamuShabbat immediately following Tisha B'av30 AvAugust 13, 2026 Yom Kippur Katan Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Starts at dawn. 1 ElulAugust 14, 2026 Rosh Hashanah LeMa'sar Behemah and Rosh Chodesh of Elul15 ElulAugust 28, 202615 ElulChabad sect only18 ElulAugust 31, 2026Chai ElulChabad sect onlyMovable September 5, 2026Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.29 ElulSeptember 11, 2026Erev Rosh Hashanah

Non-annual observances Jewish calendar year 5782 - Shmita - September 7, 2021 - September 25, 2022 (Observed every seven years) Jewish calendar year 5783 - Hakhel - Observed every seven years, comes after Shimita year. Purim Meshulash - Rare calendar occurrence when Purim in Jerusalem falls on Shabbat. The next time this will happen is 2021. Purim Katan - Minor Purim celebration on Adar I during leap years. Purim itself is celebrated in Adar II. The next time this will happen is the Jewish year 5782, on February 14, 2022. 23 Nisan 5797 - Birkat Hachama - April 8, 2037 (Observed every 28 years)

See also Jewish astrology List of Gregorian Jewish-related and Israeli holidays

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