Jewish Holidays
2025-2026
Fast of 17 Tammuz
Jul 13, 2025
Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5785
Description:
This minor fast day commemorates the breach of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple. It begins the three-week mourning period culminating in Tisha B’Av.
Work Restriction:
Fast Day
Tisha B’Av
Aug 2-3, 2025
Hebrew Date: Av 5785
Description:
A solemn fast day marking the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It is the culmination of the Three Weeks and includes readings from Lamentations and kinot (elegies).
Work Restriction:
Full Fast Day (No Work/ Just Rest)
Rosh Hashanah
Sep 22, 2025
Hebrew Date: 1–2 Tishrei 5786
Description:
The Jewish New Year and the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn), festive meals, and prayer.
Work Restriction:
No Work (2 Days)
Yom Kippur
Oct 1-2, 2025
Hebrew Date: 10 Tishrei 5786
Description:
The holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the Day of Atonement is devoted to fasting, prayer, and repentance. It concludes the Ten Days of Repentance.
Work Restriction:
No Work (Fast Day)
Sukkot
Oct 6-12, 2025
Hebrew Date: 15–21 Tishrei 5786
Description:
A seven-day festival celebrating the harvest and the protection God provided the Israelites in the desert. Jews build and dwell in sukkot (temporary huts) and wave the Four Species.
Work Restriction:
No Work First 2 Days
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Oct 13-15, 2025
Hebrew Date: 22–23 Tishrei 5786
Description:
Shemini Atzeret is a separate holiday following Sukkot, with prayers for rain in Israel. Simchat Torah marks the completion and restart of the annual Torah reading cycle with joyous dancing and celebration.
Work Restriction:
No Work Both Days
Chanukah
Dec 14-22, 2025
Hebrew Date: 25 Kislev–2 Tevet 5786
Description:
An eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Temple and the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days. It is marked by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating fried foods.
Work Restriction:
Minor Festival (Work Okay)
Tu B’Shevat
Feb 2, 2026
Hebrew Date: 15 Shevat 5786
Description:
The New Year for Trees, often celebrated by planting trees and eating fruits of the Land of Israel. It has become a Jewish environmental awareness day.
Work Restriction:
Minor (Agricultural)
Purim
Mar 2-3, 2026
Hebrew Date: 14 Adar 5786
Description:
A festive holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jews of Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Traditions include reading the megillah, costumes, gifts of food, charity, and a festive meal.
Work Restriction:
Minor, Festive
Passover (Pesach)
April 1-9, 2026
Hebrew Date: 15–22 Nisan 5786
Description:
Commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. The holiday begins with Seders, retelling the story of liberation, and includes abstaining from chametz (leavened products).
Work Restriction:
No Work First 2 & Last 2
Yom HaShoah
April 13-14, 2026
Hebrew Date: 27 Nisan 5786
Description:
Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. It is marked by memorial services and moments of silence.
Work Restriction:
Memorial (Work Okay)
Yom HaZikaron
April 20-21, 2026
Hebrew Date: 4 Iyyar 5786
Description:
Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Observed with solemn ceremonies and a national siren.
Work Restriction:
Memorial (Work Okay)
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
April 21-22, 2026
Hebrew Date: 5 Iyyar 5786
Description:
Israel’s Independence Day, celebrating the founding of the modern State of Israel in 1948. Marked with celebrations, flag-waving, and barbecues.
Work Restriction:
Israel National Celebration
Lag BaOmer
May 5, 2026
Hebrew Date: 18 Iyyar 5786
Description:
A break in the semi-mourning period of the Omer, it commemorates Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and a victory during the Bar Kokhba revolt. Celebrated with bonfires and outdoor festivities.
Work Restriction:
Minor (Work Okay)
Yom Yerushalayim
May 14-15, 2026
Hebrew Date: 28 Iyyar 5786
Description:
Jerusalem Day marks the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 during the Six-Day War. It includes prayers and ceremonies focused on Jerusalem.
Work Restriction:
Commemoration
Shavuot
May 22-23, 2026
Hebrew Date: 6–7 Sivan 5786
Description:
Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Customs include studying Torah all night, reading the Book of Ruth, and eating dairy foods.
Work Restriction:
No Work Both Days
Tisha B’Av (Next Cycle)
July 2, 2026
Hebrew Date: 9 Av 5786
Description:
Falls just after FY25–26 ends. Commemorates tragedies in Jewish history, especially the destruction of the Temples.
Work Restriction:
Fast Day
