Jewish Holidays Dates Calculator 🕎
Calculate dates for major Jewish holidays including Passover, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, and more. Get accurate dates for any year with detailed explanations.
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About Jewish Holidays
Jewish holidays are rich in tradition and meaning, each with its own unique customs and observances. Our calculator helps you determine the exact dates for these important occasions:
Major Holidays
- Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days
- Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar
- Passover: Commemorating the Exodus from Egypt
- Shavuot: Celebrating the giving of the Torah
- Sukkot: The Festival of Booths
Minor Holidays
- Purim: Celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia
- Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
- Tu B'Shevat: The New Year for Trees
- Lag B'Omer: A day of celebration during the Omer period
Fast Days
- Tisha B'Av: Commemorating the destruction of the Temples
- Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement
- Fast of Gedalia: Following Rosh Hashanah
- Fast of Esther: Before Purim
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning it's based on both the moon's phases and the solar year. This unique system ensures that Jewish holidays always occur in their proper seasons while maintaining their traditional lunar-based timing.
- Years are counted from the traditional date of creation (3761 BCE)
- Months alternate between 29 and 30 days to match lunar cycles
- Leap years add an extra month (Adar II) to keep holidays in their proper seasons
- Holidays begin at sunset on the evening before their calendar date
How to Use The Calculator?
Our Jewish Holidays Calculator provides accurate dates for major Jewish holidays based on the traditional Jewish calendar. Here's how to use it:
Getting Started
- Enter the desired year in the input field (1900-2100)
- Click "Calculate" to see all holiday dates for that year
- Each holiday card shows the date and includes additional information
Understanding the Results
- Dates are shown in the Gregorian calendar
- Holidays begin at sunset on the evening before their listed date
- Some holidays have multiple days or special observances
- Additional details are provided for each holiday
Important Notes
- All dates are based on the traditional Jewish calendar calculations
- Holiday observance may vary by Jewish denomination
- Some holidays have different durations in Israel vs. the Diaspora
- Dates are calculated for the Jerusalem timezone