When Is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, October 1 — in 330 days — and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 3. It is always 1 Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar.
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed for two days, 1 and 2 Tishrei. It begins the Ten Days of Repentance, which end on Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah 2027 starts the Hebrew year 5788.
October 2027 calendar
The calendar marks the first full day of Rosh Hashanah, Saturday, October 2, 2027; it begins at sundown the evening before.
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
October 2027 – Rosh Hashanah 2027
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 1 | 2Rosh Hashanah | |||||
| 40 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 41 | 10 | 11Columbus DayYom Kippur | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16Sukkot (first day) |
| 42 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 43 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 43 | 31Halloween |
Rosh Hashanah dates 2020–2040
Between 2020 and 2040, Rosh Hashanah has its first full day as early as September 6 (2032) and as late as October 4 (2035).
How the date is set
Rosh Hashanah is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Its first day falls between September 5 and October 5 this century. Calendar rules postpone it when needed so that it never falls on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.
Customs
The shofar, a ram's horn, is sounded in the synagogue. Apples dipped in honey are eaten for a sweet year, and many people say Tashlich prayers by a body of water.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Rosh Hashanah 2028?
Rosh Hashanah 2028 begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 20, 2028 and ends at nightfall on Friday, September 22, 2028.
What do you say on Rosh Hashanah?
The usual greeting is Shanah tovah, “a good year”.
Is Rosh Hashanah a federal holiday?
No. Federal offices stay open, although some school districts close for it.