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Rosh Hashana is celebrated as the Jewish New Year among many Jewish communities worldwide. It starts 163 days after the first day of Passover. Rosh Hashana lasts for up to two days in many communities.
Is Rosh Hashana a Public Holiday?
Rosh Hashana is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The shofar is an important symbol of Rosh Hashana (also known as Rosh Hashanah).
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About Rosh Hashana
Read more about Rosh Hashana.Rosh Hashana Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sat | Sep 19 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2021 | Tue | Sep 7 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2022 | Mon | Sep 26 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2023 | Sat | Sep 16 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 3 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2025 | Tue | Sep 23 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2026 | Sat | Sep 12 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2027 | Sat | Oct 2 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2028 | Thu | Sep 21 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2029 | Mon | Sep 10 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
| 2030 | Sat | Sep 28 | Rosh Hashana | Observance, Hebrew | BY, HB, NRW, SL |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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