List of observances set by the Hebrew calendar
Updated: 11/6/2025, 12:21:33 AM Wikipedia source
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.
Tables
· Holidays for the Jewish calendar year of 5786 (2025–2026)
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah
Date on Hebrew calendar
1-2 Tishrei
Gregorian date
September 23–24, 2025
Hebrew Name
Rosh Hashanah
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
Ten Days of Repentance
Ten Days of Repentance
Date on Hebrew calendar
1-10 Tishrei
Gregorian date
September 23–October 2, 2025
Hebrew Name
Ten Days of Repentance
Fast of Gedalia
Fast of Gedalia
Date on Hebrew calendar
3 Tishrei
Gregorian date
September 25, 2025
Hebrew Name
Fast of Gedalia
Notes
Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat. Starts at dawn.
Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)
Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
September 26, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)
Notes
Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur
Date on Hebrew calendar
9 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 1, 2025
Hebrew Name
Erev Yom Kippur
Notes
Yom Kippur Eve
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 2, 2025
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.
Erev Sukkot
Erev Sukkot
Date on Hebrew calendar
14 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 6, 2025
Hebrew Name
Erev Sukkot
Notes
Sukkot Eve
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
October 11, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Sukkot
Sukkot
Date on Hebrew calendar
15-21 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 7–13, 2025
Hebrew Name
Sukkot
Notes
One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Date on Hebrew calendar
16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)
Gregorian date
October 8–13, 2025/ October 9–13, 2025
Hebrew Name
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Notes
Public 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.
Hoshanah Rabbah
Hoshanah Rabbah
Date on Hebrew calendar
21 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 13, 2025
Hebrew Name
Hoshanah Rabbah
Shemini Atzeret
Shemini Atzeret
Date on Hebrew calendar
22 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 14, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shemini Atzeret
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah
Date on Hebrew calendar
23 Tishrei
Gregorian date
October 15, 2025
Hebrew Name
Simchat Torah
Notes
2-day communities only
Shabbat Mevorchim
Shabbat Mevorchim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
October 18, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Mevorchim
Notes
Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan
Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Cheshvan
Gregorian date
October 19, 2025
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
October 27, 2025
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
First Monday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn (optional)
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
October 30, 2025
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday, starts at dawn.(optional)
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
November 3, 2025
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn. (optional)
V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")
V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")
Date on Hebrew calendar
7 Cheshvan
Gregorian date
October 29, 2025
Hebrew Name
V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")
Notes
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
Yom HaAliyah
Yom HaAliyah
Date on Hebrew calendar
7 Cheshvan
Gregorian date
October 29, 2025
Hebrew Name
Yom HaAliyah
Notes
Observed in Israeli schools on 7 Cheshvan with 10 Nisan being the public holiday in Israel.
Rabin Day
Rabin Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
12 Cheshvan
Gregorian date
November 3, 2025
Hebrew Name
Rabin Day
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
Shabbat Mevorchim
Shabbat Mevorchim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
November 15, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Mevorchim
Notes
Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh
Sigd
Sigd
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Cheshvan
Gregorian date
November 20, 2025
Hebrew Name
Sigd
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
Rosh Chodesh of Kislev
Rosh Chodesh of Kislev
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Kislev
Gregorian date
November 21, 2025
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Kislev
Notes
In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.
1 Kislev
1 Kislev
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Kislev
Gregorian date
November 21, 2025
Hebrew Name
1 Kislev
Notes
Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only
Ben-Gurion Day
Ben-Gurion Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
6 Kislev
Gregorian date
November 26, 2025
Hebrew Name
Ben-Gurion Day
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
9 Kislev
9 Kislev
Date on Hebrew calendar
9 Kislev
Gregorian date
November 29, 2025
Hebrew Name
9 Kislev
Notes
Chabad sect only
10 Kislev
10 Kislev
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Kislev
Gregorian date
November 30, 2025
Hebrew Name
10 Kislev
Notes
Chabad sect only
19 Kislev
19 Kislev
Date on Hebrew calendar
19 Kislev
Gregorian date
December 9, 2025
Hebrew Name
19 Kislev
Notes
Chabad sect only
Teacher's Day in Israel
Teacher's Day in Israel
Date on Hebrew calendar
23 Kislev
Gregorian date
December 13, 2025
Hebrew Name
Teacher's Day in Israel
Shabbat Mevorchim
Shabbat Mevorchim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
December 20, 2025
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Mevorchim
Notes
Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Date on Hebrew calendar
25 Kislev— 2 Tevet
Gregorian date
December 15–22, 2025
Hebrew Name
Hanukkah
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.
Rosh Chodesh of Tevet
Rosh Chodesh of Tevet
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Tevet
Gregorian date
December 21, 2025
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Tevet
5 Tevet
5 Tevet
Date on Hebrew calendar
5 Tevet
Gregorian date
December 25, 2025
Hebrew Name
5 Tevet
Notes
Chabad sect only
Tenth of Tevet
Tenth of Tevet
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Tevet
Gregorian date
December 30, 2025
Hebrew Name
Tenth of Tevet
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn.
Shabbat Mevorchim
Shabbat Mevorchim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
January 17, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Mevorchim
Notes
Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Tevet
Gregorian date
January 18, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Chodesh of Shevat
Rosh Chodesh of Shevat
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Shevat
Gregorian date
January 19, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Shevat
10 Shevat
10 Shevat
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Shevat
Gregorian date
January 28, 2026
Hebrew Name
10 Shevat
Notes
Chabad sect only
Shabbat Shirah
Shabbat Shirah
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
January 31, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Shirah
Notes
Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat
Date on Hebrew calendar
15 Shevat
Gregorian date
February 2, 2026
Hebrew Name
Tu BiShvat
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
22 Shevat
22 Shevat
Date on Hebrew calendar
22 Shevat
Gregorian date
February 9, 2026
Hebrew Name
22 Shevat
Notes
Chabad sect only
Shabbat Shekalim
Shabbat Shekalim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
February 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Shekalim
Notes
Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar (or Adar II in leap years)
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Shevat
Gregorian date
February 16, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Chodesh of Adar
Rosh Chodesh of Adar
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Adar
Gregorian date
February 18, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Adar
Seventh of Adar
Seventh of Adar
Date on Hebrew calendar
7 Adar
Gregorian date
February 24, 2026
Hebrew Name
Seventh of Adar
Notes
Starts at dawn. On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years
Shabbat Zachor
Shabbat Zachor
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
February 28, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Zachor
Notes
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.
Fast of Esther
Fast of Esther
Date on Hebrew calendar
13 Adar
Gregorian date
March 2, 2026
Hebrew Name
Fast of Esther
Notes
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.
Purim Katan
Purim Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
14 Adar
Gregorian date
Not celebrated
Hebrew Name
Purim Katan
Notes
Minor Purim celebration on Adar I during leap years. Purim itself is celebrated in Adar II.
Purim
Purim
Date on Hebrew calendar
14 Adar
Gregorian date
March 3, 2026
Hebrew Name
Purim
Notes
Public holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years.
Shushan Purim
Shushan Purim
Date on Hebrew calendar
15 Adar
Gregorian date
March 4, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shushan Purim
Notes
On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years.
Shabbat Parah
Shabbat Parah
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
March 7, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Parah
Notes
Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Adar
Gregorian date
March 18, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Shabbat HaChodesh
Shabbat HaChodesh
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
March 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat HaChodesh
Notes
Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan
Rosh Chodesh of Nisan
Rosh Chodesh of Nisan
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Nisan
Gregorian date
March 19, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Nisan
Notes
This 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.
Yom HaAliyah
Yom HaAliyah
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Nisan
Gregorian date
March 28, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom HaAliyah
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
11 Nisan
11 Nisan
Date on Hebrew calendar
11 Nisan
Gregorian date
March 29, 2026
Hebrew Name
11 Nisan
Notes
(Chabad sect only)
Education and Sharing Day
Education and Sharing Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
11 Nisan
Gregorian date
March 29, 2026
Hebrew Name
Education and Sharing Day
Notes
United States
Fast of the Firstborn
Fast of the Firstborn
Date on Hebrew calendar
14 Nisan
Gregorian date
April 1, 2026
Hebrew Name
Fast of the Firstborn
Notes
on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath
Shabbat HaGadol
Shabbat HaGadol
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
March 28, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat HaGadol
Notes
Shabbat immediately preceding Passover
Passover
Passover
Date on Hebrew calendar
15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)
Gregorian date
April 2-8, 2026/ April 2-9, 2026
Hebrew Name
Passover
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Date on Hebrew calendar
16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)
Gregorian date
April 3-7, 2026 / April 4-7, 2026
Hebrew Name
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
April 4, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach
Shvi'i shel Pesach
Shvi'i shel Pesach
Date on Hebrew calendar
21 Nisan
Gregorian date
April 8, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shvi'i shel Pesach
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust
Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
April 12–19, 2026
Hebrew Name
Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust
Notes
United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday
Mimouna
Mimouna
Date on Hebrew calendar
22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)
Gregorian date
April 9, 2026 / April 10, 2026
Hebrew Name
Mimouna
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
Counting the Omer
Counting the Omer
Date on Hebrew calendar
16 Nisan - 5 Sivan
Gregorian date
Sunset, April 2 – nightfall, May 5, 2026
Hebrew Name
Counting the Omer
Seharane
Seharane
Date on Hebrew calendar
23 Nisan
Gregorian date
April 13, 2026
Hebrew Name
Seharane
Notes
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)
Shab Shal
Shab Shal
Date on Hebrew calendar
23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)
Gregorian date
April 13, 2026 (April 12, 2026)
Hebrew Name
Shab Shal
Notes
Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.
Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah
Date on Hebrew calendar
27 Nisan
Gregorian date
April 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom HaShoah
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.
Shabbat Mevorchim
Shabbat Mevorchim
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
April 11, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Mevorchim
Notes
Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh of Iyar
Rosh Chodesh of Iyar
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 11, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Iyar
2 Iyar
2 Iyar
Date on Hebrew calendar
2 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 12, 2026
Hebrew Name
2 Iyar
Notes
Chabad sect only.
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
First Thursday of Iyar
Gregorian date
April 23, 2026
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
(optional)
Yom Hazikaron
Yom Hazikaron
Date on Hebrew calendar
4 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 21, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Hazikaron
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Might be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.
Day to Praise
Day to Praise
Date on Hebrew calendar
5 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 22, 2026
Hebrew Name
Day to Praise
Notes
Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.
Independence Day (Israel)
Independence Day (Israel)
Date on Hebrew calendar
5 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 22, 2026
Hebrew Name
Independence Day (Israel)
Notes
Public holiday in Israel. Might be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
First Monday of Iyar
Gregorian date
April 20, 2026
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
(optional)
Bahab
Bahab
Date on Hebrew calendar
Monday following first Thursday of Iyar
Gregorian date
April 27, 2026
Hebrew Name
Bahab
Notes
(optional)
Herzl Day
Herzl Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
10 Iyar
Gregorian date
April 27, 2026
Hebrew Name
Herzl Day
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni
Date on Hebrew calendar
14 Iyar
Gregorian date
May 1, 2026
Hebrew Name
Pesach Sheni
Lag Ba'omer
Lag Ba'omer
Date on Hebrew calendar
18 Iyar
Gregorian date
May 5, 2026
Hebrew Name
Lag Ba'omer
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Fast of Samuel
Fast of Samuel
Date on Hebrew calendar
28 Iyar
Gregorian date
May 15, 2026
Hebrew Name
Fast of Samuel
Notes
Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha. Starts at dawn.
Jerusalem Day
Jerusalem Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
28 Iyar
Gregorian date
May 15, 2026
Hebrew Name
Jerusalem Day
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Iyar
Gregorian date
May 16, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Chodesh of Sivan
Rosh Chodesh of Sivan
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Sivan
Gregorian date
May 17, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Sivan
Shavuot
Shavuot
Date on Hebrew calendar
6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)
Gregorian date
May 22, 2026/ May 22–23, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shavuot
Notes
One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.
Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres
Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres
Date on Hebrew calendar
20 Sivan
Gregorian date
June 5, 2026
Hebrew Name
Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres
Notes
Not widely observed
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Sivan
Gregorian date
June 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz
Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Tammuz
Gregorian date
June 16, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz
3 Tammuz
3 Tammuz
Date on Hebrew calendar
3 Tammuz
Gregorian date
June 18, 2026
Hebrew Name
3 Tammuz
Notes
Chabad sect only
12-13 Tammuz
12-13 Tammuz
Date on Hebrew calendar
12-13 Tammuz
Gregorian date
June 27–28, 2026
Hebrew Name
12-13 Tammuz
Notes
Chabad sect only
Seventeenth of Tammuz
Seventeenth of Tammuz
Date on Hebrew calendar
17 Tammuz
Gregorian date
July 2, 2026
Hebrew Name
Seventeenth of Tammuz
Notes
Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.
The Three Weeks
The Three Weeks
Date on Hebrew calendar
17 Tammuz - 9 Av
Gregorian date
July 2-23, 2026
Hebrew Name
The Three Weeks
Jabotinsky Day
Jabotinsky Day
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Tammuz
Gregorian date
July 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Jabotinsky Day
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Tammuz
Gregorian date
July 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Chodesh of Av
Rosh Chodesh of Av
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Av
Gregorian date
July 15, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Chodesh of Av
The Nine Days
The Nine Days
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Av - 9 Av
Gregorian date
July 15-July 23, 2026
Hebrew Name
The Nine Days
Shabbat Chazon
Shabbat Chazon
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
July 18, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabbat Chazon
Notes
Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av
Date on Hebrew calendar
9 Av
Gregorian date
July 23, 2026
Hebrew Name
Tisha B'Av
Notes
Public holiday in Israel
Tu B'Av
Tu B'Av
Date on Hebrew calendar
15 Av
Gregorian date
July 29, 2026
Hebrew Name
Tu B'Av
Notes
Public holiday in Israel.
Shabat Nachamu
Shabat Nachamu
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
July 25, 2026
Hebrew Name
Shabat Nachamu
Notes
Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av
Yom Kippur Katan
Yom Kippur Katan
Date on Hebrew calendar
30 Av
Gregorian date
August 13, 2026
Hebrew Name
Yom Kippur Katan
Notes
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.
Rosh Hashanah LeMa'sar Behemah and Rosh Chodesh of Elul
Rosh Hashanah LeMa'sar Behemah and Rosh Chodesh of Elul
Date on Hebrew calendar
1 Elul
Gregorian date
August 14, 2026
Hebrew Name
Rosh Hashanah LeMa'sar Behemah and Rosh Chodesh of Elul
15 Elul
15 Elul
Date on Hebrew calendar
15 Elul
Gregorian date
August 28, 2026
Hebrew Name
15 Elul
Notes
Chabad sect only
Chai Elul
Chai Elul
Date on Hebrew calendar
18 Elul
Gregorian date
August 31, 2026
Hebrew Name
Chai Elul
Notes
Chabad sect only
Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition
Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition
Date on Hebrew calendar
Movable
Gregorian date
September 5, 2026
Hebrew Name
Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition
Notes
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.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Date on Hebrew calendar
29 Elul
Gregorian date
September 11, 2026
Hebrew Name
Erev Rosh Hashanah
| Date on Hebrew calendar | Gregorian date | Hebrew Name | Notes |
| 1-2 Tishrei | September 23–24, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah | Public holiday in Israel |
| 1-10 Tishrei | September 23–October 2, 2025 | Ten Days of Repentance | |
| 3 Tishrei | September 25, 2025 | Fast of Gedalia | Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat. Starts at dawn. |
| Movable | September 26, 2025 | Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance) | Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur |
| 9 Tishrei | October 1, 2025 | Erev Yom Kippur | Yom Kippur Eve |
| 10 Tishrei | October 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur | Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat. |
| 14 Tishrei | October 6, 2025 | Erev Sukkot | Sukkot Eve |
| Movable | October 11, 2025 | Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot | |
| 15-21 Tishrei | October 7–13, 2025 | Sukkot | One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel |
| 16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities) | October 8–13, 2025/ October 9–13, 2025 | Chol HaMoed Sukkot | Public 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 Tishrei | October 13, 2025 | Hoshanah Rabbah | |
| 22 Tishrei | October 14, 2025 | Shemini Atzeret | Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities. |
| 23 Tishrei | October 15, 2025 | Simchat Torah | 2-day communities only |
| Movable | October 18, 2025 | Shabbat Mevorchim | Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh |
| 1 Cheshvan | October 19, 2025 | Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan | |
| Movable | October 27, 2025 | Bahab | First Monday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn (optional) |
| Movable | October 30, 2025 | Bahab | First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday, starts at dawn.(optional) |
| Movable | November 3, 2025 | Bahab | Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan, starts at dawn. (optional) |
| 7 Cheshvan | October 29, 2025 | V'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 |
| 7 Cheshvan | October 29, 2025 | Yom HaAliyah | Observed in Israeli schools on 7 Cheshvan with 10 Nisan being the public holiday in Israel. |
| 12 Cheshvan | November 3, 2025 | Rabin Day | Public holiday in Israel |
| Movable | November 15, 2025 | Shabbat Mevorchim | Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh |
| 29 Cheshvan | November 20, 2025 | Sigd | Public holiday in Israel |
| 1 Kislev | November 21, 2025 | Rosh Chodesh of Kislev | In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan. |
| 1 Kislev | November 21, 2025 | 1 Kislev | Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only |
| 6 Kislev | November 26, 2025 | Ben-Gurion Day | Public holiday in Israel |
| 9 Kislev | November 29, 2025 | 9 Kislev | Chabad sect only |
| 10 Kislev | November 30, 2025 | 10 Kislev | Chabad sect only |
| 19 Kislev | December 9, 2025 | 19 Kislev | Chabad sect only |
| 23 Kislev | December 13, 2025 | Teacher's Day in Israel | |
| Movable | December 20, 2025 | Shabbat Mevorchim | Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh |
| 25 Kislev— 2 Tevet | December 15–22, 2025 | Hanukkah | Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short. |
| 1 Tevet | December 21, 2025 | Rosh Chodesh of Tevet | |
| 5 Tevet | December 25, 2025 | 5 Tevet | Chabad sect only |
| 10 Tevet | December 30, 2025 | Tenth of Tevet | Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. |
| Movable | January 17, 2026 | Shabbat Mevorchim | Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh |
| 29 Tevet | January 18, 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 Shevat | January 19, 2026 | Rosh Chodesh of Shevat | |
| 10 Shevat | January 28, 2026 | 10 Shevat | Chabad sect only |
| Movable | January 31, 2026 | Shabbat Shirah | Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat |
| 15 Shevat | February 2, 2026 | Tu BiShvat | Public holiday in Israel |
| 22 Shevat | February 9, 2026 | 22 Shevat | Chabad sect only |
| Movable | February 14, 2026 | Shabbat Shekalim | Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar (or Adar II in leap years) |
| 29 Shevat | February 16, 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 Adar | February 18, 2026 | Rosh Chodesh of Adar | |
| 7 Adar | February 24, 2026 | Seventh of Adar | Starts at dawn. On Adar II on leap years, Adar I on non-leap years |
| Movable | February 28, 2026 | Shabbat 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 Adar | March 2, 2026 | Fast 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 celebrated | Purim Katan | Minor Purim celebration on Adar I during leap years. Purim itself is celebrated in Adar II. |
References
- Orthodox Unionhttp://www.ou.org/chagim/roshchodesh/marcheshvan/default.htm
- "How Many Jewish New Years?"https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-many-jewish-new-years/
- www.chabad.orghttp://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/562077/jewish/What-Is-Shemittah.htm
- shulchanaruchharav.comhttp://shulchanaruchharav.com/halacha/purim-meshulash/
- "Purim Katan - Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years - פורים קטן | Hebcal Jewish Calendar"https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/purim-katan