When is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
Rosh Hashanah 2027 (5788) begins on the evening of Friday, 1 October 2027, and the first day is Saturday, 2 October 2027. The second day is Sunday, 3 October 2027. Jewish days start the evening before.
Rosh Hashanah is 1 and 2 Tishrei, the Jewish new year. In Israel both days are a public rest day. The shofar is sounded on the first day unless that day is Shabbat; in 2027 the first day is Saturday, so the shofar is sounded on Sunday, 3 October.
Gregorian dates move because the holiday follows the Hebrew calendar. Confirm candle-lighting and synagogue times locally.
Dates
- Eve (erev)
- Friday, 1 October 2027 (29 Elul 5787)
- Second day
- Sunday, 3 October 2027 (2 Tishrei 5788)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
It begins the evening of Friday, 1 October 2027. The first day is Saturday, 2 October 2027, and the second day is Sunday, 3 October 2027.
Does Rosh Hashanah start the night before?
Yes. Like other Jewish holidays, it begins at sundown on the evening before the first day.
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About the data
Dates are from Hebcal (Israel settings): 1 Tishrei 5788 = 2 October 2027. Erev is 29 Elul 5787 = 1 October 2027.