Day of the week
Saturday
It begins at sundown on Fri, Sep 11.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 255 of 2026
254 days after January 1.
How the Date of Rosh Hashanah Is Determined
Rosh Hashanah falls on 1 and 2 Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, which lands in September or early October. It begins at sundown the evening before.
Rosh Hashanah Dates 2026–2031
Rosh Hashanah 2026 FAQ
When Is Rosh Hashanah 2026?
Rosh Hashanah 2026 is on Saturday, September 12, 2026 and ends on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It begins at sundown on Fri, Sep 11.
Is Rosh Hashanah a federal holiday?
No. Rosh Hashanah is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Rosh Hashanah determined?
Rosh Hashanah falls on 1 and 2 Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, which lands in September or early October. It begins at sundown the evening before.
When Is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
Rosh Hashanah 2027 is on Saturday, October 2, 2027.
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