Rosh Hashanah 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, October 1, 2027 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 3.
Days and sleeps left
Rosh Hashanah dates
Year
Begins at sundown
First full day
Ends at nightfall
2026
Friday, September 11
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
2027
Friday, October 1
Saturday, October 2
Sunday, October 3
2028
Wednesday, September 20
Thursday, September 21
Friday, September 22
2029
Sunday, September 9
Monday, September 10
Tuesday, September 11
2030
Friday, September 27
Saturday, September 28
Sunday, September 29
How the date works
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls on the 1st and 2nd of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar. Jewish days begin at sundown, so the holiday starts on the evening before the first date shown on many calendars.
Because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, the Gregorian date moves from year to year, always between early September and early October.
It opens the Ten Days of Repentance, which end with Yom Kippur nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah.
Customs include hearing the shofar and eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet year. Exact candle-lighting times depend on your location, so check a local synagogue or Jewish calendar.
FAQ
When is Rosh Hashanah 2026?
It began at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, with the first full day on Saturday, September 12.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
It begins at sundown on Friday, October 1, 2027 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 3.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2028?
It begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 20, 2028.
Why does Rosh Hashanah start in the evening?
In the Jewish calendar each day starts at sundown, so the holiday begins on the evening before its first full day.