Rosh Hashanah: dates, start and end
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year and the day of judgment: two days of Yom Tov, the 1st and 2nd of Tishrei, on which the shofar is blown, simanim are eaten (apple in honey, the head of a fish), and the prayers run longer than usual.
When is Rosh Hashanah?
| Year | Dates | Hebrew date | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 12 to Sunday, 13 September 2026 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5787 | Fri 11 Sept at 19:54 | Sun 13 Sept at 20:55 |
| 2027 | Saturday 2 to Sunday, 3 October 2027 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5788 | Fri 1 Oct at 19:12 | Sun 3 Oct at 20:12 |
| 2028 | Thursday 21 to Friday, 22 September 2028 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5789 | Wed 20 Sept at 19:33 | Fri 22 Sept at 20:34 |
| 2029 | Monday 10 to Tuesday, 11 September 2029 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5790 | Sun 9 Sept at 19:57 | Tue 11 Sept at 20:59 |
| 2030 | Saturday 28 to Sunday, 29 September 2030 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5791 | Fri 27 Sept at 19:20 | Sun 29 Sept at 20:20 |
| 2031 | Thursday 18 to Friday, 19 September 2031 | 1 to 2nd of Tishrei, 5792 | Wed 17 Sept at 19:41 | Fri 19 Sept at 20:42 |
The start and end times are computed for Paris. For your own city, see Shabbat times city by city: the app recomputes them at your coordinates, even offline.
Around Rosh Hashanah
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 Rosh Hashanah
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2026?
- Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins on the evening of Friday, 11 September 2026 (candle lighting at 19:54 in Paris) and ends on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at nightfall (20:55 in Paris).
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
- Rosh Hashanah 2027 begins on the evening of Friday, 1 October 2027 (candle lighting at 19:12 in Paris) and ends on Sunday, 3 October 2027 at nightfall (20:12 in Paris).
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2028?
- Rosh Hashanah 2028 begins on the evening of Wednesday, 20 September 2028 (candle lighting at 19:33 in Paris) and ends on Friday, 22 September 2028 at nightfall (20:34 in Paris).
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2029?
- Rosh Hashanah 2029 begins on the evening of Sunday, 9 September 2029 (candle lighting at 19:57 in Paris) and ends on Tuesday, 11 September 2029 at nightfall (20:59 in Paris).
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2030?
- Rosh Hashanah 2030 begins on the evening of Friday, 27 September 2030 (candle lighting at 19:20 in Paris) and ends on Sunday, 29 September 2030 at nightfall (20:20 in Paris).
- When is Rosh Hashanah 2031?
- Rosh Hashanah 2031 begins on the evening of Wednesday, 17 September 2031 (candle lighting at 19:41 in Paris) and ends on Friday, 19 September 2031 at nightfall (20:42 in Paris).
- Is work forbidden on Rosh Hashanah?
- Yes: Rosh Hashanah is a Yom Tov, work is forbidden as on Shabbat, with a start (candle lighting) and an end given in the table above.
- How do I find the exact time of Rosh Hashanah 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.