when is rosh hashanah

Rosh Hashanah in 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Quick Scoop: Key Details

• In the Hebrew calendar, Rosh Hashanah always falls on 1–2 Tishrei, but the Gregorian dates shift year to year.

• For 2026, that corresponds to:
  • Start: Friday evening, September 11, 2026 (at sundown).

* End: Sunday evening, September 13, 2026 (at nightfall).

• Many calendars will list the main “days” as Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, since the full daylight days are those dates.

Mini FAQ

• “So when should I mark my calendar?”
  • If you want to be precise with Jewish observance times, block off from Friday at sundown through Sunday night.

* If you just need the civil dates, note September 12–13, 2026 as the primary days.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, combining festive meals with introspection and prayer as the High Holiday season begins.

TL;DR: Rosh Hashanah 2026 runs from the evening of Friday, September 11 to the evening of Sunday, September 13. Mark those nights and the two days in between.

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