Tu B'Shvat
Known as the New Year for Trees, Tu B'Shvat is connected with the agricultural cycle of the Land of Israel. It is commonly associated with planting trees and eating fruits and nuts.
Jewish Calendar 2026
Jewish Festivals 2026
Explore Jewish holidays, festivals, religious observances and important Jewish dates throughout 2026. Use the calendar below to find festival dates, days, categories and concise explanations of their Jewish significance.
Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date shown in this calendar. Dates below follow the 2026 Jewish Care Victoria calendar.
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2026
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5786–5787
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Jewish Holiday Calendar 2026
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About the Jewish Calendar 2026
A quick reference to the major Jewish festivals and important observances included in this 2026 calendar.
Purim
A joyful festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from a threat of annihilation. Traditions include reading the Scroll of Esther, giving food gifts and charity, festive meals and dressing up.
Pesach
Also known as Passover, Pesach commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt. The Seder and eating matzah are central traditions, while leavened food is avoided during the festival.
Yom Hashoah
A solemn day of remembrance for the Holocaust and the six million Jews who perished. Ceremonies, memorial candles and special prayers are among the ways it is observed.
Yom Hazikaron
Israel's official remembrance day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, commemorating those who lost their lives in service and through acts of terror.
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Israel's national Independence Day, commemorating the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. It is marked with celebrations, Israeli flags and festive activities.
Lag B'Omer
The 33rd day of the Omer is traditionally celebrated with bonfires, outings, parades and other joyful events, and is associated with Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Yom Yerushalayim
Jerusalem Day commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City following the 1967 Six-Day War.
Shavuot
A two-day festival associated with the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. Traditions include synagogue readings, dairy foods and decorating with greenery.
Tisha B'Av
An annual fast day associated with major tragedies in Jewish history, particularly the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
Tu B'Av
A minor Jewish holiday observed on the 15th day of Av and often described as a Jewish day of love.
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year, observed as a two-day festival with prayers, synagogue services and family meals. Eating apples dipped in honey is a well-known tradition.
Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement is a solemn period of fasting and prayer. It is regarded as a holy day of rest with synagogue services and religious observance.
Sukkot
A festival commemorating the travels of the Jewish people in the desert. Meals are traditionally eaten in outdoor sukkahs and the Four Kinds are used during the festival.
Shemini Atzeret
A distinct holy day directly following Sukkot. The name means the Eighth Day of Assembly and focuses on spiritual aspects connected with the festival.
Simchat Torah
Meaning Rejoicing of the Torah, this celebration marks the conclusion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new cycle, traditionally accompanied by singing and dancing.
Chanukah
The Festival of Lights commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is traditionally celebrated by lighting a chanukiah, eating foods such as latkes and doughnuts, and playing dreidel.
Calendar note:
Dates and festival descriptions are based on the Jewish Care Victoria Jewish Calendar & Holy-days resource for 2026 / 5786–5787. Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date displayed.