Fast of Esther: dates, start and end
The Fast of Esther comes before Purim, on 13 Adar. The fast runs from dawn to nightfall, in memory of the fast of the Jews of Shushan before the deliverance.
When is Fast of Esther?
| Year | Dates | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, 22 March 2027 | 13th of Adar II, 5787 |
| 2028 | Thursday, 9 March 2028 | 11th of Adar, 5788 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 28 February 2029 | 13th of Adar, 5789 |
| 2030 | Monday, 18 March 2030 | 13th of Adar II, 5790 |
| 2031 | Thursday, 6 March 2031 | 11th of Adar, 5791 |
| 2032 | Wednesday, 25 February 2032 | 13th of Adar, 5792 |
Work is not forbidden on that day, so it has no start or end time the way Shabbat does. For the times of the day (dawn, sunrise, nightfall) in your city, see Shabbat times.
Around Fast of Esther
See the full Jewish holiday calendar, the Shabbat and festival times and zmanim explained (dawn, sunrise, shkia, nightfall), which give the meaning of the times in this table.
Frequently asked questions about Fast of Esther
- When is Fast of Esther 2027?
- Fast of Esther 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Esther 2028?
- Fast of Esther 2028 falls on Thursday, 9 March 2028: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Esther 2029?
- Fast of Esther 2029 falls on Wednesday, 28 February 2029: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Esther 2030?
- Fast of Esther 2030 falls on Monday, 18 March 2030: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Esther 2031?
- Fast of Esther 2031 falls on Thursday, 6 March 2031: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Esther 2032?
- Fast of Esther 2032 falls on Wednesday, 25 February 2032: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- Is work forbidden on Fast of Esther?
- No: Fast of Esther is a fast day, not a Yom Tov; work is allowed.
- How do I find the exact time of Fast of Esther in my city?
- The times above are computed for Paris. Open the Shabbat times in the app, or your city's page, for the start and end times at your own coordinates, computed on your device and even offline.