When is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is on Sep 12 – Sep 14, 2026. Here's what it means and how to observe it.
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Sep 12 – Sep 14, 2026
What it is
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year — the first of the High Holy Days. It begins a 10-day period of repentance ending on Yom Kippur.
Origin
Rooted in Leviticus 23 as the Feast of Trumpets. The blowing of the shofar calls Israel to reflection.
How to observe
Attend synagogue, hear the shofar, eat apples dipped in honey and round challah. Wish 'Shana Tovah' (a good year).
Rosh Hashanah dates 2025–2030
- 2026Sep 12 – Sep 14, 2026
- 2027Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2027
- 2028Sep 21 – Sep 23, 2028
Popular questions about Rosh Hashanah
When is Rosh Hashanah 2026?
Rosh Hashanah 2026 is on Sep 12 – Sep 14, 2026.
Why does the date of Rosh Hashanah change every year?
Rooted in Leviticus 23 as the Feast of Trumpets. The blowing of the shofar calls Israel to reflection.
How do people observe Rosh Hashanah?
Attend synagogue, hear the shofar, eat apples dipped in honey and round challah. Wish 'Shana Tovah' (a good year).
Is Rosh Hashanah a public holiday?
Rosh Hashanah is a major Jewish observance. Whether it is a public holiday depends on your country — in the US it is not federally recognized as a day off, but many Jewish schools and businesses close.