Hebrew Date Today & Calendar Converter
See today's date in the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar and convert any Gregorian date to Hebrew or vice versa. Includes Jewish holidays 2026 and Hebrew year 5786/5787.
Jewish Holidays 2026 (Hebrew Year 5786–5787)
| Gregorian Date | Holiday | Hebrew Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2026 | Purim | 14 Adar 5786 | Evening before (Ta'anit Esther Mar 12) |
| Apr 1–9, 2026 | Passover (Pesach) | 15–22 Nisan 5786 | Seder nights Apr 1–2 |
| May 21–23, 2026 | Shavuot | 6–7 Sivan 5786 | — |
| Sep 21–23, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah | 1–2 Tishrei 5787 | Jewish New Year |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yom Kippur | 10 Tishrei 5787 | Begins sundown Sep 29 |
| Oct 5–12, 2026 | Sukkot + Shemini Atzeret | 15–22 Tishrei 5787 | — |
| Dec 14–22, 2026 | Hanukkah | 25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787 | 8 nights |
All holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the listed Gregorian date. Last updated: 2026-06-19.
Hebrew Calendar Grid (Jewish Calendar)
About the Hebrew Calendar
The Hebrew calendar (הַלּוּחַ הָעִבְרִי, HaLuach HaIvri) is one of humanity's oldest continuously used calendar systems, with roots stretching back more than 3,000 years. It is a lunisolar calendar — meaning it tracks both the monthly cycle of the moon and the annual cycle of the sun — making it distinctly different from the purely solar Gregorian calendar used in most of the world today. The Hebrew calendar governs Jewish religious life, determining the dates of Shabbat, holidays, fast days, and lifecycle events such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
A standard Hebrew year contains 12 months, alternating between 29 and 30 days, for a total of 353, 354, or 355 days. Because 12 lunar months fall about 11 days short of a solar year, the Hebrew calendar periodically inserts a 13th month — Adar II (or Adar Bet) — in 7 out of every 19 years. This 19-year cycle, known as the Metonic cycle, keeps the Hebrew calendar synchronized with the solar year so that seasonal holidays like Passover always fall in the spring. The current Hebrew year 5786 corresponds to 2025–2026 in the Gregorian calendar. Hebrew year 5787 begins at Rosh Hashanah on September 21, 2026.
The Hebrew Months and Rosh Chodesh
The Hebrew calendar year begins in autumn with the month of Tishrei, although Nisan (the month of Passover) is considered the first month in the biblical counting of months. Each new month begins at Rosh Chodesh ("head of the month"), which is calculated based on the new moon. The 12 regular months — in order — are: Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Av, Elul, Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet, Shevat, and Adar. In a leap year, Adar is replaced by Adar I and Adar II. Rosh Chodesh itself is treated as a minor holiday, observed with additional prayers and, in Temple times, with special offerings.
Major Jewish Holidays on the Hebrew Calendar
The Hebrew calendar anchors all major Jewish observances. Rosh Hashanah (1–2 Tishrei) marks the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days. Yom Kippur (10 Tishrei), the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year. Sukkot (15–21 Tishrei) is a harvest festival celebrated in outdoor booths. Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev and lasts eight nights. Passover (Pesach) starts on 15 Nisan, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, and Shavuot (6 Sivan) celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Every week, Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday — a rest day observed since creation in Jewish tradition.
The Hebrew Day Begins at Nightfall
One of the most distinctive features of the Hebrew calendar is that each day begins at nightfall (the appearance of three stars), not at midnight. This practice is rooted in the biblical description of creation: "And there was evening, and there was morning — one day" (Genesis 1:5). As a result, Jewish holidays always begin the evening before the date listed on secular calendars. For example, Yom Kippur 2026 begins at sundown on September 29, even though it is observed on September 30.
How to Use This Tool
- See today's Hebrew date: The widget at the top automatically displays the current Hebrew date based on your device's clock and precise astronomical calculation — no input required.
- Convert a Gregorian date to Hebrew: Enter any date in the Gregorian input field (day, month, year) and click "Convert." The tool will return the corresponding Hebrew day, Hebrew month name, and Hebrew year (e.g., 15 Nisan 5786).
- Understand the result: The Hebrew date shown represents the daytime portion of that Gregorian calendar date. If you need the Hebrew date after sunset, add one Hebrew day to the result.
- Browse Jewish holidays: Scroll to the holidays table below the converter to see all major Jewish holidays for 2026, with their Gregorian dates and corresponding Hebrew dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hebrew date widget above shows today's date in the Jewish calendar based on your device clock and precise astronomical calculation. Because the Hebrew day begins at nightfall, the Hebrew date may update in the early evening — so the Hebrew date shown after sunset is already the next calendar day.
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The Gregorian year 2026 corresponds to two Hebrew years: 5786 (from January 1, 2026 until Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown September 21, 2026) and 5787 (from sundown September 21, 2026 through the end of the Hebrew year in 2027).
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Rosh Hashanah 5787 begins at sundown on Monday, September 21, 2026 and continues through the evening of Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — a two-day observance. Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe leading to Yom Kippur.
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Enter a Gregorian date in the converter above and click 'Convert.' The result shows the Hebrew day, month name, and year. Remember that the Hebrew day begins at nightfall — so for a date after sunset, the Hebrew date is already the following Hebrew day.
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The Hebrew calendar (Luach Ivri) is a lunisolar calendar that tracks both lunar months and solar years. It has been used for Jewish religious observance for over 3,000 years. A standard year has 12 months (353–355 days); a leap year has 13 months (383–385 days), adding Adar II. The 19-year Metonic cycle ensures that Passover always falls in spring.
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Yom Kippur 5787 begins at sundown on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. It is the most solemn day of the Jewish year — a full day of fasting and prayer. Because the Hebrew day begins at nightfall, Yom Kippur technically begins the evening before the date listed on most secular calendars.
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Hanukkah 5787 begins at sundown on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (25 Kislev 5787), with the first candle lit that night. The eighth and final night falls on December 20, 2026. Hanukkah varies in its Gregorian date each year because it is fixed on the Hebrew calendar (25 Kislev) but the Hebrew year does not align with the solar year.
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A Hebrew leap year occurs 7 times in every 19-year (Metonic) cycle. In a leap year, the month of Adar is split into Adar I (30 days) and Adar II (29 days). All holidays normally observed in Adar are observed in Adar II in a leap year. The next Hebrew leap year is 5787 (2026–2027).
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The Bible (Exodus 12:2) designates Nisan as the first month for counting purposes. But Rosh Hashanah — the civil New Year and the anniversary of creation — falls on 1 Tishrei, the seventh month in the biblical counting. The Hebrew calendar thus has two 'firsts': Nisan for the religious/agricultural year and Tishrei for the civil year. Hebrew year 5787 begins with Rosh Hashanah (1 Tishrei) on September 21, 2026.
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Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday evening and ends at nightfall on Saturday — specifically at the appearance of three stars in the sky, typically 42–50 minutes after sunset. The exact times vary by geographic location and time of year. Use a local zmanim (halakhic time) calculator for precise Shabbat times at your location.