Hanouka, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot… Here are all the dates of the next Jewish holidays for the year 2026.
What are the dates of the next Jewish holidays? Here is a complete and very precise Hebrew calendar to help you find your way around the religious holidays coming up for the year 2026. Among the main celebrations of the Jewish religion are Rosh Hashanah holidays (the Jewish New Year), followed by Yom Kippur (the day of great atonement), Sukkot (the festival of cabins), Simha Thora and of Hanukkah at the end of the year. At the start of the calendar year, practicing Jews also celebrate Tu Bishvat (the fruit festival), but also Purim, Passover and Shavuot. Discover the complete calendar of the biggest Jewish holidays for the year 2026, as well as traditions.
What are the dates of Jewish holidays?
Here are the dates of the next Jewish holidays for the year 2026:
| Hanukkah |
From Sunday December 14 (evening) to Monday December 22, 2025 |
| Purim | Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
| Passover | From Wednesday April 1 (evening) to Thursday April 9, 2026 |
| Shavuot |
Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23, 2026 |
| Rosh Hashanah | From September 11, 2026 in the evening to Sunday September 13, 2026 |
| Yom Kippur | Monday September 21, 2026 (start the evening before) |
| Sukkot | From Friday September 25, 2026 in the evening to Saturday September 26, 2026 |
| Simha Thora | From Saturday October 3, 2026 in the evening to Sunday October 4, 2026 |
Remember that the dates of Jewish holidays change each year since they are based on a lunisolar calendar. Most holidays last two days, and some sometimes extend over a full week, such as the festivals of Sukkot, Hanukkah or even Passover. Whether it’s traditions, dishes and menus… Discover the symbols, history and meanings surrounding Jewish holidays.
