Jewish Religious Holidays 2027
7 events · Dates are approximate where noted
Purim
FeastMarch 23
Celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. Observed with the Megillah reading, festive meals, sending food gifts, and charity.
Passover (Pesach)
Holy DayApril 21 – April 28
Commemorates the Exodus from Egypt with a Seder on the first nights, abstaining from leavened bread, and special prayers throughout the week.
Shavuot
Holy DayJune 10 – June 11
Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Sinai, observed with all-night Torah study and dairy foods.
Rosh Hashanah
Holy DayOctober 1 – October 2
The Jewish New Year (Year 5788). Observed with shofar blowing, special prayers, and symbolic foods for a sweet year.
Yom Kippur
FastOctober 10
The Day of Atonement. A 25-hour fast with five synagogue services and prayers for forgiveness.
Sukkot
Holy DayOctober 15 – October 21
The seven-day harvest festival commemorated with booths, the Four Species, and special prayers.
Hanukkah
ObservanceDecember 24 – January 1
The eight-day Festival of Lights, with the lighting of the chanukiah each night and traditional foods.