Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simha Thora, Hanouka… Here are all the dates of the next Jewish holidays for the year 2024.
What are the dates of the next Jewish holidays? Here is a complete and very precise Hebrew calendar to help you find your way around the religious holidays coming up for the year 2024. Among the main celebrations of the Jewish religion are Rosh Hashanah holidays (the Jewish New Year), followed by Yom Kippur (the day of great atonement), Sukkot (the festival of cabins), Simha Thora and of Hanukkah. At the start of the calendar year, practicing Jews also celebrate Tu Bishvat (the fruit festival), but also Purim, Passover and Shavuot. Discover the complete calendar of the biggest Jewish holidays for the year 2024, as well as their traditions.
What are the dates of the Jewish holidays in 2024?
here are the dates of Jewish holidays for the year 2024, which begin in March with the festival of Purim.
Purim | Sunday March 24, 2024 (Esther’s fast takes place on Saturday March 23, 2024) |
Passover | From Monday April 22 in the evening to Tuesday April 30, 2024 |
Lag Ba’omer | Sunday May 26, 2024 |
Shavuot | From Tuesday June 11 to Thursday June 13, 2024 |
Rosh Hashanah | From Wednesday October 2 in the evening to Friday October 4, 2024 |
Yom Kippur | Saturday October 12, 2024 (start of fasting the evening before) |
Sukkot | From Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 23 October 2024 |
Simha Thora | From Wednesday October 23 in the evening to Friday October 25, 2024 |
Hanukkah | From Wednesday December 25 in the evening to Thursday January 2, 2025 |
Remember that the dates of Jewish holidays change each year since they are based on a lunisolar calendar. Most holidays last two days, and some sometimes extend over a full week, such as the festivals of Sukkot, Hanukkah or even Passover. Whether it’s traditions, dishes and menus… Discover the symbols, history and meanings surrounding Jewish holidays.