When is the first day of the Jewish New Year?

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2026-08-17 22:15

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The Jewish Civil Year begins at sunset of the evening before the first day of Rosh Hashanah, which lasts two days, 1st & 2nd Tishri on the Jewish calendar. The earliest that 1 Tishri falls on the Gregorian calendar is 5 September, and the latest is 5 October.

Upcoming Rosh Hashanah Dates:

  • 25 & 26 September 2014
  • 14 & 15 September 2015
  • 3 & 4 October 2016
  • 21 & 22 September 2017
  • 10 & 11 September 2018
  • 30 September & 1 October 2019
  • 19 & 20 September 2020
  • 7 & 8 September 2021
  • 26 & 27 September 2022
  • 16 & 17 September 2023
  • 3 & 4 October 2024
  • 23 & 24 September 2025
  • 12 & 13 September 2026
  • 2 & 3 October 2027
  • 21 & 22 September 2028
  • 10 & 11 September 2029
  • 28 & 29 September 2030
  • 18 & 19 September 2031
  • 6 & 7 September 2032
  • 24 & 25 September 2033

According to The Bible, the year begins on 1 Nisan, 6 months before/after 1 Tishri (two weeks before Passover).

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