About Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and opens the ten High Holy Days that end with Yom Kippur. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar and by eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet year.
Rosh Hashanah is set by the Hebrew calendar and falls in September or early October. In 2027 it lands on a Friday, in week 39 of the year. Begins at sundown on the date shown.
How long until Rosh Hashanah?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 362 days until Rosh Hashanah 2027. That works out to 51 weeks and 5 days, or about 11 months and 27 days.
If you only count working days, there are 260 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 51 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 362 sleeps, and in hours that is about 8,688.
Rosh Hashanah dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 11, 2026 | Friday | Passed |
| 2027 | October 1, 2027 | Friday | 362 days |
| 2028 | September 20, 2028 | Wednesday | 717 days |
| 2029 | September 9, 2029 | Sunday | 1,071 days |
| 2030 | September 27, 2030 | Friday | 1,454 days |
| 2031 | September 17, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,809 days |
| 2032 | September 5, 2032 | Sunday | 2,163 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
Rosh Hashanah 2027 is on Friday, October 1, 2027. Begins at sundown on the date shown.
What day of the week is Rosh Hashanah 2027?
Rosh Hashanah 2027 falls on a Friday.
How many days until Rosh Hashanah?
There are 362 days until Rosh Hashanah, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is 51 weeks and 5 days away, or 51.7 weeks.
How many weekends until Rosh Hashanah?
There are 51 weekends between now and Rosh Hashanah.
How many business days until Rosh Hashanah?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 260 business days until Rosh Hashanah. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Rosh Hashanah on the same date every year?
No. Rosh Hashanah is set by the Hebrew calendar and falls in September or early October, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2028?
Rosh Hashanah 2028 is expected on Wednesday, September 20, 2028, 717 days from today.