Rosh Hashanah in 2025 starts at sundown on Monday, September 22, 2025, and continues through nightfall on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Quick Scoop: Key Details

  • Start: Evening (sundown) of Monday, September 22, 2025.
  • End: Nightfall of Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
  • Hebrew date: 1–2 Tishrei 5786.
  • It marks the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the High Holy Days, leading up to Yom Kippur.

Mini FAQ

  1. What evenings should I plan for?
    • Candle-lighting and festive meals begin Monday night, September 22, and continue Tuesday night, September 23 (second evening).
  1. Is it two full days?
    • Yes, in most communities Rosh Hashanah is observed for two days, from the first evening through the second night.
  1. What’s the “feel” of the days?
    • It’s both celebratory and reflective: prayers, shofar blowing, festive meals with symbolic foods like apples and honey, and a focus on renewal for the coming year.

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