Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
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 a public holiday in Texas, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The shofar is an important symbol of Rosh Hashana (also known as Rosh Hoshanah).
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About Rosh Hashana
Read more about Rosh Hashana.Rosh Hashana Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | Oct 3 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2017 | Thu | Sep 21 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2018 | Mon | Sep 10 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2019 | Mon | Sep 30 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2020 | Sat | Sep 19 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2021 | Tue | Sep 7 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2022 | Mon | Sep 26 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2023 | Sat | Sep 16 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 3 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2025 | Tue | Sep 23 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| 2026 | Sat | Sep 12 | Rosh Hashana | State holiday | Texas* |
| * Holiday is optional in Texas. | |||||
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