Rosh Hashanah 2025: Complete Guide to Jewish New Year Dates & Traditions
Planning for Rosh Hashanah 2025? You're not alone in asking "When is Rosh Hashanah?" The Jewish New Year follows the Hebrew calendar, so its Gregorian date shifts annually. Here's everything you need to know about Rosh Hashanah 2025 dates and traditions.
Rosh Hashanah 2025 Quick Facts
Rosh Hashanah 2025 begins at sundown on Monday, September 22, 2025 and continues through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This corresponds to Tishrei 1-2, 5786 in the Hebrew calendar.
Why Rosh Hashanah Dates Change Each Year
Unlike fixed solar holidays, Rosh Hashanah follows the lunisolar Hebrew calendar. The Jewish calendar synchronizes lunar cycles (months) with solar years through a 19-year cycle that adds leap months. This keeps Rosh Hashanah in its autumn season while causing its Gregorian date to vary between early September and early October.
Rosh Hashanah & High Holidays Schedule 2025-2027
| Holiday | Hebrew Year | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | 2027 Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah | 5786-5788 | Sep 22-24 | Sep 11-13 | Oct 1-3 |
| Yom Kippur | 5786-5788 | Oct 1 | Sep 20 | Oct 10 |
| Sukkot | 5786-5788 | Oct 6-13 | Sep 25-Oct 2 | Oct 15-22 |
Rosh Hashanah 2025 Meaning & Traditions
Rosh Hashanah ("Head of the Year") begins the High Holy Days (Yamim Nora'im), a 10-day period of reflection culminating in Yom Kippur. Key traditions include:
- Shofar Blowing: The ram's horn sounds 100 times daily as a spiritual wake-up call
- Sweet Foods: Apples dipped in honey symbolize wishes for a sweet new year
- Tashlich Ceremony: Symbolically casting sins into flowing water
- Festive Meals: Special holiday foods with meaningful symbolism
Planning Your Rosh Hashanah 2025 Celebration
Mark your calendars for September 22-24, 2025 and prepare for meaningful observance. The holiday begins at sundown, so remember to start celebrations on the evening of September 22nd.
From our family to yours: Shanah Tovah Umetukah! (A good and sweet year!)