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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-22 Tishrei (ends on 21 Tishrei in Israel)

October 5-12, 2017 (ends 11 October in Israel)

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

17-22 Tishrei (ends on 21 Tishrei in Israel)

October 7-12 (ends 11 October in Israel)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes the Simchat Torah in Israel.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

Outside of Israel only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

1 Cheshvan

October 21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable,

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

1 Tevet

December 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu B’shevat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu B'Shevat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar

30 Shevat

February 15, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Adar

February 16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-22 Nisan (Ends on 21 Nisan in Israel)

March 31-April 7 (Ends on April 6 in Israel)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

15 Nisan - 5 Sivan

March 31-April 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

17 Nisan-20 Nisan

April 2-5, 2018

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan (check date in Israel vs diaspora)

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 8, 2018 (April 7 within Israel)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

1 Iyar

April 16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6-7 Sivan

May 20-21, 2018.

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Notes

30 Sivan

June 13, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Tammuz

June 14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

(I presume that 2-10 Av is the last 9 days?)

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

Biblical, not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional, moves if needed to avoid interfering with Shabbat

1 Elul

August 12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-21 Tishrei

October 5-11, 2017

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)

October 6-11 (1-day communities) / October 7-11 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

2-day communities only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Tishrei - 1 Cheshvan

October 20-21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable,

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

30 Kislev - 1 Tevet

December 18-19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu BiShvat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar

29 Shevat

February 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Shevat - 1 Adar

February 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh, on or preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)

March 31-April 6 (1-day communities) / March 31-April 7 (2-day communities)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

16 Nisan - 5 Sivan

April 1-May 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 1-5, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 2-5, 2018 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 7, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 8 (2-day communities)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Nisan - 1 Iyar

April 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)

May 20, 2018 (1-day communities) / May 20-21 (2-day communities)

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Notes

29 Sivan

June 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Sivan - 1 Tammuz

June 13-14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

July 13-21, 2018

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

From the Dead Sea Scrolls not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Av - 1 Elul

August 11-12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-21 Tishrei

October 5-11, 2017

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)

October 6-11 (1-day communities) / October 7-11 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

2-day communities only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Tishrei - 1 Cheshvan

October 20-21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable,

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

30 Kislev - 1 Tevet

December 18-19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu BiShvat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar

29 Shevat

February 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Shevat - 1 Adar

February 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. On leap years, this falls on the 1st of Adar II, or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat.

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath. On Adar II on leap years.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years.

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh, on or preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)

March 31-April 6 (1-day communities) / March 31-April 7 (2-day communities)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

16 Nisan - 5 Sivan

April 1-May 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 1-5, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 2-5, 2018 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 7, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 8 (2-day communities)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Nisan - 1 Iyar

April 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)

May 20, 2018 (1-day communities) / May 20-21 (2-day communities)

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Notes

29 Sivan

June 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Sivan - 1 Tammuz

June 13-14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

July 13-21, 2018

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

From the Dead Sea Scrolls not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Av - 1 Elul

August 11-12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-21 Tishrei

October 5-11, 2017

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)

October 6-11 (1-day communities) / October 7-11 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

2-day communities only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Tishrei - 1 Cheshvan

October 20-21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable,

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

30 Kislev - 1 Tevet

December 18-19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu BiShvat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar

29 Shevat

February 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Shevat - 1 Adar

February 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. On leap years, this falls on the 1st of Adar II, or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat.

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath. On Adar II on leap years.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years.

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh, on or preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)

March 31-April 6 (1-day communities) / March 31-April 7 (2-day communities)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

16 Nisan - 5 Sivan

April 1-May 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 1-5, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 2-5, 2018 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 7, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 8 (2-day communities)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Nisan - 1 Iyar

April 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)

May 20, 2018 (1-day communities) / May 20-21 (2-day communities)

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Not widely observed

29 Sivan

June 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Sivan - 1 Tammuz

June 13-14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

July 13-21, 2018

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

From the Dead Sea Scrolls not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Av - 1 Elul

August 11-12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-21 Tishrei

October 5-11, 2017

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)

October 6-11 (1-day communities) / October 7-11 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

2-day communities only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Tishrei - 1 Cheshvan

October 20-21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

30 Kislev - 1 Tevet

December 18-19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu BiShvat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar

29 Shevat

February 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Shevat - 1 Adar

February 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. On leap years, this falls on the 1st of Adar II, or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat.

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath. On Adar II on leap years.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years.

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh, on or preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)

March 31-April 6 (1-day communities) / March 31-April 7 (2-day communities)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

16 Nisan - 5 Sivan

April 1-May 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 1-5, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 2-5, 2018 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 7, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 8 (2-day communities)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Nisan - 1 Iyar

April 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)

May 20, 2018 (1-day communities) / May 20-21 (2-day communities)

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Not widely observed

29 Sivan

June 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Sivan - 1 Tammuz

June 13-14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

July 13-21, 2018

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

From the Dead Sea Scrolls not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Av - 1 Elul

August 11-12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Date on Hebrew calendar

Gregorian date

Hebrew Name

Notes

1-2 Tishrei

September 21-22, 2017

Rosh Hashanah

Public holiday in Israel

1-10 Tishrei

September 21-30, 2017

Ten Days of Repentance

Movable

September 23, 2017

Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Return, or Sabbath of Repentance)

Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3 Tishrei

September 24, 2017 (moved to Tishrei 4)

Fast of Gedalia

Public holiday in Israel, changes to Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat

9 Tishrei

September 29, 2017

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Eve

10 Tishrei

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur

Public holiday in Israel. Unlike other fasting days, this does not move to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

14 Tishrei

October 4, 2017

Erev Sukkot

Sukkot Eve

15-21 Tishrei

October 5-11, 2017

Sukkot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, public holiday in Israel

16-21 Tishrei (1-day communities) / 17-21 Tishrei (2-day communities)

October 6-11 (1-day communities) / October 7-11 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Sukkot

Public holiday in Israel. Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews during this time, but only in the State of Israel. Outside of Israel Seharane is celebrated after Passover.

Movable

October 7, 2017

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

21 Tishrei

October 11, 2017

Hoshanah Rabbah

22 Tishrei

October 12, 2017

Shemini Atzeret

Public holiday in Israel. Includes Simchat Torah in 1-day communities.

23 Tishrei

October 13, 2017

Simchat Torah

2-day communities only

Movable

October 14, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

1 Cheshvan

October 21, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Cheshvan

Movable

October 23, 2017

Bahab

First Monday of Cheshvan

Movable

October 26, 2017

Bahab

First Thursday of Cheshvan after the first Monday

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

V'tein Tal u-Matar ("Deliver Dew and Rain")

This is a prayer added to the Shemoneh Esrei prayers in Israel. If no rain has fallen by the 17th of Cheshvan, special prayers are added for rain

7 Cheshvan

October 27, 2017

Yom HaAliyah

Celebrated on both 7 Cheshvan and 10 Nisan, the latter is a public holiday in Israel.

Movable

October 30, 2017

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Cheshvan

12 Cheshvan

November 1, 2018

Rabin Day

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

November 18, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Cheshvan

November 18, 2017

Sigd

Public holiday in Israel

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Kislev

In years when Cheshvan has 30 days, this also includes 30 Cheshvan.

1 Kislev

November 19, 2017

1 Kislev

Non Rosh Chodesh related observance, Chabad sect only

6 Kislev

November 24, 2017

Ben-Gurion Day

Public holiday in Israel

9 Kislev

November 27, 2017

9 Kislev

Chabad sect only

10 Kislev

November 28, 2017

10 Kislev

Chabad sect only

19 Kislev

December 7, 2017

19 Kislev

Chabad sect only

23 Kislev

December 11, 2017

Teacher's Day in Israel

Movable

December 16, 2017

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

25 Kislev— 2 Tevet

December 12-20, 2017

Hanukkah

Public holiday in Israel. Ends 3 Tevet if Kislev is short.

30 Kislev - 1 Tevet

December 18-19, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Tevet

5 Tevet

December 23, 2017

5 Tevet

Chabad sect only

10 Tevet

December 28, 2017

Tenth of Tevet

Public holiday in Israel

Movable

January 13, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

29 Tevet

January 16, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Shevat

January 17, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Shevat

10 Shevat

January 26, 2018

10 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

January 27, 2018

Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat that falls on or before Tu BiShvat

15 Shevat

January 31, 2018

Tu BiShvat

Public holiday in Israel

22 Shevat

February 7, 2018

22 Shevat

Chabad sect only

Movable

February 10, 2018

Shabbat Shekalim

Shabbat on or before Rosh Chodesh Adar

29 Shevat

February 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Shevat - 1 Adar

February 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Adar

7 Adar

February 22, 2018

Seventh of Adar

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

February 24, 2018

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. On leap years, this falls on the 1st of Adar II, or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat.

13 Adar

February 28, 2018

Fast of Esther

Public holiday in Israel. Starts at dawn. Can be moved to avoid conflict with the Sabbath. On Adar II on leap years.

14 Adar

March 1, 2018

Purim

Public holiday in Israel On Adar II on leap years.

15 Adar

March 2, 2018

Shushan Purim

On Adar II on leap years

Movable

March 3, 2018

Shabbat Parah

Shabbat preceding Shabbat HaChodesh, on or preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 10, 2018

Shabbat HaChodesh

Shabbat on or immediately preceding Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

29 Adar

March 15, 2018 (moves to 28 Adar in 5778 due to Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Nisan

March 17, 2017

Rosh Chodesh of Nisan

Movable

March 24, 2018

Shabbat HaGadol

Shabbat immediately preceding Passover

10 Nisan

March 26, 2018

Yom HaAliyah

Public holiday in Israel

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

11 Nisan

(Chabad sect only)

11 Nisan

March 27, 2018

Education and Sharing Day

United States

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Bedikas Chametz

14 Nisan

March 30, 2018

Fast of the Firstborn

on 12 Nisan when the 14th falls on Sabbath

15-21 Nisan (1-day communities) / 15-22 Nisan (2-day communities)

March 31-April 6 (1-day communities) / March 31-April 7 (2-day communities)

Passover

Public holiday in Israel. One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.

16 Nisan - 5 Sivan

April 1-May 19, 2018

Counting the Omer

Movable

April 1-15

Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust

United States, Sunday before Yom Hashoah to following Sunday

16-20 Nisan (1-day communities) / 17-20 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 1-5, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 2-5, 2018 (2-day communities)

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

April 7, 2018

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach

21 Nisan

April 6, 2018

Shvi'i shel Pesach

Public holiday in Israel.

22 Nisan (1-day communities) / 23 Nisan (2-day communities)

April 7, 2018 (1-day communities) / April 8 (2-day communities)

Mimouna

Public holiday in Israel

23 Nisan

April 7, 2018

Seharane

Seharane is celebrated by Kurdish Jews outside of Israel on this date. In the state of Israel, it is celebrated on Chol HaMoed Sukkot. (see entry for that holiday)

23 Nisan (22 Nisan within Israel)

April 7, 2018

Shab Shal

Iranian Jews, end of Passover holiday.

27 Nisan

April 12, 2018

Yom HaShoah

Public holiday in Israel. Moved to 26 or 28 Nisan when the 27th falls on Friday or Sunday respectively, interfering with Shabbat.

Movable

April 14, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

Shabbat preceding and beginning a week containing a Rosh Chodesh

30 Nisan - 1 Iyar

April 15-16, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Iyar

2 Iyar

April 17, 2018

2 Iyar

Chabad sect only.

First Monday of Iyar

April 17, 2018

Bahab

4 Iyar

April 18, 2018 (Moved to 3 Iyar in 2018)

Yom Hazikaron

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Independence Day (Israel) or Shabbat.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Day to Praise

Same day as Independence Day (Israel), see next entry.

5 Iyar

April 19, 2018 (Moved to 4 Iyar in 2018)

Independence Day (Israel)

Public holiday in Israel. May be moved to avoid conflict with Yom Hazikaron or Shabbat.

First Thursday of Iyar

April 19, 2018

Bahab

Monday following first Thursday of Iyar

April 23, 2018

Bahab

10 Iyar

April 25, 2018

Herzl Day

Public holiday in Israel.

14 Iyar

April 29, 2018

Pesach Sheni

18 Iyar

May 3, 2018

Lag Ba'omer

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

May 12, 2018

Shabbat Mevorchim

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Fast of Samuel

Fast is optional and is generally only observed by Chevra kadisha

28 Iyar

May 13, 2018

Jerusalem Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Iyar

May 14, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Sivan

May 15, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Sivan

6 Sivan (1-day communities) / 6-7 Sivan (2-day communities)

May 20, 2018 (1-day communities) / May 20-21 (2-day communities)

Shavuot

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. Public holiday in Israel.

20 Sivan

June 3, 2018

Fast of the Khmelnytsky massacres

Not widely observed

29 Sivan

June 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Sivan - 1 Tammuz

June 13-14, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Tammuz

3 Tammuz

June 16, 2018

3 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

12-13 Tammuz

June 25-26, 2018

12-13 Tammuz

Chabad sect only

17 Tammuz

July 1, 2018 (moved to 18 Tammuz to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Seventeenth of Tammuz

Can be moved to avoid interfering with Shabbat. Public holiday in Israel.

17 Tammuz - 9 Av

July 1, 2018-July 22 (moved to 18 Tammuz to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

The Three Weeks

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Jabotinsky Day

Public holiday in Israel.

29 Tammuz

July 12, 2018

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

1 Av

July 13, 2018

Rosh Chodesh of Av

1 Av - 9 Av

July 13-21, 2018

The Nine Days

3 Av

July 15, 2018.

Feast of the First Fruits of Wine

From the Dead Sea Scrolls not celebrated by any modern Jewish sect

Movable

July 21, 2018

Shabbat Chazon

Shabbat immediately prior to Tisha B'Av

9 Av

July 22, 2018 (moved to 10 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Tisha B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

15 Av

July 27, 2018

Tu B'Av

Public holiday in Israel.

Movable

July 28, 2018

Shabat Nachamu

Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'av

30 Av

August 9, 2018 (moved to 28 Av to avoid interfering with Shabbat)

Yom Kippur Katan

Optional. If Yom Kippur Katan falls on a Friday or Saturday, it is moved to the preceding Thursday to avoid interfering with Shabbat.

30 Av - 1 Elul

August 11-12, 2018

Rosh Hashanah LaBehema and Rosh Chodesh of Elul

15 Elul

August 26, 2018

15 Elul

Chabad sect only

18 Elul

August 29, 2018

Chai Elul

Chabad sect only

Movable

September 1, 2018

Leil Selichot prayers begin under Ashkenazic tradition

These prayers begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, the prayers are begun the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

29 Elul

September 9, 2018

Erev Rosh Hashanah