Rosh Hashanah 2026 Holiday Times Announced for Israel and Worldwide
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Times for the start and end of Rosh Hashanah 5786 (2026) have been released for Israeli and international cities. The public is urged to prepare for the holiday early and recite a special blessing.
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- Rosh Hashanah 5786 (2026) start and end times are published.
- Times are listed for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other Israeli cities.
- International times include New York, London, Paris, and Moscow.
- Public is advised to welcome the holiday before sunset.
- A reminder is given to recite the 'Shehecheyanu' blessing.
The times for the commencement and conclusion of Rosh Hashanah 5786 (2026) have been published for various cities in Israel and around the world. In Jerusalem, the holiday will begin at 18:14 and end at 19:25, with "R"T" (Rabbinical time) at 20:00. Other Israeli cities with listed times include Bnei Brak, Modi'in Illit, Petah Tikva, Elad, Haifa, Ashdod, Tzfat, Tel Aviv, and Be'er Sheva, with slight variations in start and end times.
Internationally, the holiday's schedule is also provided for major cities. In New York, it begins at 18:53 and ends at 19:58. London's times are 19:09 to 20:10, Antwerp's are 19:48 to 20:52, Zurich's are 19:28 to 20:29, Paris's are 19:53 to 20:56, and Moscow's are 18:31 to 19:49.
The public is encouraged to observe the holiday starting half an hour before sunset for merit and the recovery of the sick among the people of Israel. It is also a reminder to intend the blessing of "Shehecheyanu" on the night of the holiday, celebrating the arrival of the new year. The message concludes with a wish for a good writing and sealing (K'tiva V'chatima Tova).
