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About Rosh Hashanah 2026
Rosh Hashanah 2026 falls on Saturday, September 12. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a two-day religious observance in September or October. In Texas it is an optional state holiday: agencies stay open, but state employees may take the days off in exchange for working another state holiday.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
Rosh Hashanah in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 12, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | October 2, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Rosh Hashanah 2026
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Mon | Yom Kippur | Religious observance |
| Sep 25 | Fri | Native American Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Date rule
- Tishrei 1–2 on the Hebrew calendar; falls in September or early October, starting at sundown the evening before
- Legal status
- Religious observance; optional holiday for Texas state employees (Tex. Gov't Code 662.003)
- How the Texas option works
- Employees may take the days off by agreeing to work another state holiday instead
- Meaning
- Jewish New Year; opens the Ten Days of Repentance that end with Yom Kippur
- Signature ritual
- Sounding the shofar (ram's horn) during synagogue services
Frequently asked questions
What day is Rosh Hashanah in 2026?
Rosh Hashanah 2026 is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Is Rosh Hashanah a day off in 2026?
Rosh Hashanah is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Rosh Hashanah 2026?
Rosh Hashanah 2026 was 51 days ago, on September 12, 2026.