Jewish Calendar April 2026

April 2026 is fast approaching, and for those who follow the Jewish calendar, it’s a time of significance. The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar used by Jewish people to determine important religious dates and holidays.

During April 2026, there are several important holidays and observances on the Jewish calendar. These include Passover, a major Jewish holiday celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, and Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jewish Calendar April 2026

Passover, also known as Pesach, is a week-long holiday that begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. It commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and is celebrated with a special meal called the Seder.

Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, falls on the 27th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. It is a day to honor the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and to reflect on the lessons of that dark chapter in history.

As the Jewish community prepares to observe these important holidays in April 2026, it is a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Whether you are participating in a Seder, attending a Yom HaShoah ceremony, or simply taking time to reflect on the significance of these events, April is a month filled with meaning for those who follow the Jewish calendar.

As April 2026 approaches, let us take a moment to honor the traditions and history of the Jewish people, and to come together in unity and remembrance during this special time on the Jewish calendar.