Every Jewish holiday in 2027, with the evening each one begins and which days are work-restricted. Plan your time off now, or find an employer who already plans around it.
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Diaspora dates (US, Canada and outside Israel). Every holiday begins at sundown the evening before.
| Holiday | Begins at sundown | Holiday dates | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu B'Shevat From sundown Fri, Jan 22 |
Fri, Jan 22 | Sat, Jan 23 | Work permitted |
| Purim From sundown Mon, Mar 22 |
Mon, Mar 22 | Tue, Mar 23 | Work permitted |
| Passover: first days From sundown Wed, Apr 21 (first Seder) |
Wed, Apr 21 (first Seder) | Thu–Fri, Apr 22–23 | No work |
| Passover: Chol HaMoed | — | Sat–Tue, Apr 24–27 | Varies |
| Passover: last days From sundown Tue, Apr 27 |
Tue, Apr 27 | Wed–Thu, Apr 28–29 | No work |
| Yom HaShoah From sundown Mon, May 3 |
Mon, May 3 | Tue, May 4 | Work permitted |
| Yom HaZikaron From sundown Mon, May 10 |
Mon, May 10 | Tue, May 11 | Work permitted |
| Yom Ha'atzmaut From sundown Tue, May 11 |
Tue, May 11 | Wed, May 12 | Work permitted |
| Lag BaOmer From sundown Mon, May 24 |
Mon, May 24 | Tue, May 25 | Work permitted |
| Shavuot From sundown Thu, Jun 10 |
Thu, Jun 10 | Fri–Sat, Jun 11–12 | No work |
| Tisha B'Av (fast) From sundown Wed, Aug 11 |
Wed, Aug 11 | Thu, Aug 12 | Varies |
| Rosh Hashanah From sundown Fri, Oct 1 |
Fri, Oct 1 | Sat–Sun, Oct 2–3 | No work |
| Yom Kippur From sundown Sun, Oct 10 |
Sun, Oct 10 | Mon, Oct 11 | No work |
| Sukkot: first days From sundown Fri, Oct 15 |
Fri, Oct 15 | Sat–Sun, Oct 16–17 | No work |
| Sukkot: Chol HaMoed | — | Mon–Fri, Oct 18–22 | Varies |
| Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah From sundown Fri, Oct 22 |
Fri, Oct 22 | Sat–Sun, Oct 23–24 | No work |
| Hanukkah From sundown Fri, Dec 24 (first candle) |
Fri, Dec 24 (first candle) | Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 1, 2028 | Work permitted |
"No work": traditionally work-restricted, like Shabbat. "Varies": intermediate festival days and fast days, when practice differs and many observant employees take leave or work reduced hours. Dates verified against the Hebrew calendar.
In 2027 the fall holidays mostly land on weekends. Rosh Hashanah, the first days of Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah all fall on Saturday–Sunday.
The weekdays to plan for are Thu Apr 22, Fri Apr 23, Wed Apr 28 and Thu Apr 29 (Passover), Fri Jun 11 (Shavuot) and Mon Oct 11 (Yom Kippur).
Observant staff leave early on the afternoon before each holiday. In 2027 the weekday eves are Wed Apr 21 (first Seder), Tue Apr 27, Thu Jun 10 and Sun Oct 10, plus the Friday eves of Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret, when sundown comes early.
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Dates follow diaspora observance (two-day festivals). Every holiday begins at sundown the evening before. Verified against the Hebrew calendar.
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Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown Friday, December 4. See the full 2026 calendar.
Saturday, January 23, 2027 (begins at sundown Friday, January 22)
The "New Year for Trees" celebrates nature and ecological awareness. It is not a work-restricted day; many mark it with a festive meal of fruits.
Tuesday, March 23, 2027 (begins at sundown Monday, March 22)
Celebrates the story of Esther. 2027 is a Hebrew leap year, so Purim falls in Adar II, about a month later than usual. Work is permitted, though many observant employees leave early for the Megillah reading and festive meal.
Thursday, April 22 – Thursday, April 29, 2027 (first Seder at sundown Wednesday, April 21)
Eight-day festival celebrating the Exodus from Egypt. Outside Israel, the first two and last two days are work-restricted.
🔹 First Days: April 22-23 (work-restricted)
🔹 Chol HaMoed: April 24-27
🔹 Last Days: April 28-29 (work-restricted)
Tuesday, May 4, 2027 (begins at sundown Monday, May 3)
Holocaust Remembrance Day. Many Jewish organizations hold memorial services and educational programs.
Tuesday, May 11 – Wednesday, May 12, 2027 (begins at sundown Monday, May 10)
Israel's Memorial Day transitions into Independence Day celebrations.
Tuesday, May 25, 2027 (begins at sundown Monday, May 24)
A day of celebration during the Omer period, traditionally marked by bonfires and outdoor activities.
Friday, June 11 – Saturday, June 12, 2027 (begins at sundown Thursday, June 10)
Festival celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Both days are work-restricted; in 2027 the second day falls on Shabbat.
Thursday, August 12, 2027 (fast begins at sundown Wednesday, August 11)
A solemn fast day commemorating the destruction of both Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history. Work is permitted, but many observant employees take the day off.
Saturday, October 2 – Sunday, October 3, 2027 (begins at sundown Friday, October 1)
The Jewish New Year (5788) begins the High Holy Days. Both days fall on the weekend in 2027.
💼 Career Planning Note: With Rosh Hashanah on a weekend, the Friday afternoon before (October 1) is the main scheduling conflict to avoid.
Monday, October 11, 2027 (fast begins at sundown Sunday, October 10)
The holiest day of the Jewish year: a 25-hour fast devoted to prayer, repentance, and spiritual renewal.
⚠️ Important: Monday, October 11 is the only work-restricted weekday of the 2027 fall holidays. Avoid scheduling meetings, deadlines, or travel that day.
Saturday, October 16 – Friday, October 22, 2027 (begins at sundown Friday, October 15)
The seven-day Festival of Booths. Outside Israel, the first two days are work-restricted.
🔹 First Days: Oct 16-17 (work-restricted, both on the weekend)
🔹 Chol HaMoed: Oct 18 – Oct 22 (Oct 22 is Hoshana Rabbah)
Saturday, October 23 – Sunday, October 24, 2027 (begins at sundown Friday, October 22)
Concludes Sukkot and celebrates completing the annual Torah reading cycle. Both days are work-restricted.
Saturday, December 25, 2027 – Saturday, January 1, 2028 (first candle at sundown Friday, December 24)
The eight-day Festival of Lights celebrates the rededication of the Temple. Work is permitted, but evening candle lighting is important for families.
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Good answer: Yes, and they'll happily share their experience
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Good answer: Separate holiday allocation or generous PTO
Rosh Hashanah 2027 (the Jewish year 5788) begins at sundown on Friday, October 1, 2027 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 3. The holiday itself falls on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3.
Yom Kippur 2027 begins at sundown on Sunday, October 10 and ends at nightfall on Monday, October 11. Monday, October 11 is the only work-restricted weekday of the 2027 fall holidays.
Passover 2027 begins with the first Seder at sundown on Wednesday, April 21. Outside Israel, the first two days (Thursday–Friday, April 22–23) and the last two days (Wednesday–Thursday, April 28–29) are work-restricted.
The first Hanukkah candle is lit at sundown on Friday, December 24, 2027. The eight days run from Saturday, December 25, 2027 through Saturday, January 1, 2028. Work is permitted on Hanukkah.
Outside Israel there are six work-restricted weekdays in 2027: Thursday April 22, Friday April 23, Wednesday April 28 and Thursday April 29 (Passover), Friday June 11 (Shavuot), and Monday October 11 (Yom Kippur). Rosh Hashanah, the first days of Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah all fall on weekends in 2027.
These are diaspora dates, the way the holidays are observed in the US, Canada and elsewhere outside Israel. In Israel, Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot each have one festival day at the start instead of two, and Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah fall on the same day.
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