October 2026 in the Hebrew calendar runs from 20 Tishrei to 20 Cheshvan 5787.
Hebrew dates, holidays and candle lighting times for October 2026, which spans Tishrei-Cheshvan 5787.
Today is Monday 2 November 2026, 22 Cheshvan 5787.
October 2026 in the Hebrew calendar runs from 20 Tishrei to 20 Cheshvan 5787.
SSun
MMon
TTue
WWed
TThu
FFri
SSat
120Tishrei
524
625
726
827
928
1029
1130
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
121Cheshvan
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
132
143
154
165
176
187
198
209
2110
2211
2312
2413
2514
2615
2716
2817
2918
3019
3120
- Work stops
- Days in between
- Festival
- Fast day
- Israeli national day
- Rosh Chodesh
- Special Shabbat
- Torah portion
The Hebrew calendar marks 10 days in October 2026.
- Thursday 1 October20 Tishrei
- Friday 2 October21 Tishrei
- Saturday 3 October22 Tishrei
- Sunday 4 October23 Tishrei
- Saturday 10 October29 TishreiParashat Bereshit
- Sunday 11 October30 TishreiRosh Chodesh Cheshvan
- Monday 12 October1 CheshvanRosh Chodesh Cheshvan
- Saturday 17 October6 CheshvanParashat Noach
- Saturday 24 October13 CheshvanParashat Lech-Lecha
- Saturday 31 October20 CheshvanParashat Vayera
These are the holidays that fall in October 2026.
Shabbat and the festivals begin and end at these times in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in October 2026.
| Day | What | Jerusalem | Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 OctoberCandle lighting, Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah | Candle lightingShabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah | 5:43 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Saturday 3 OctoberHavdalah, Shabbat and yom tov | HavdalahShabbat and yom tov | 6:58 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Friday 9 OctoberCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 5:34 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Saturday 10 OctoberHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 6:49 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Friday 16 OctoberCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 5:26 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Saturday 17 OctoberHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 6:41 PM | 6:43 PM |
| Friday 23 OctoberCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 5:18 PM | 5:39 PM |
| Saturday 24 OctoberHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 6:34 PM | 6:36 PM |
| Friday 30 OctoberCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 4:11 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Saturday 31 OctoberHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 5:28 PM | 5:29 PM |
Every month from September 2026 to December 2027 has its own page.
- 2026SeptemberElul-Tishrei
- 2026OctoberTishrei-Cheshvan
- 2026NovemberCheshvan-Kislev
- 2026DecemberKislev-Tevet
- 2027JanuaryTevet-Shevat
- 2027FebruaryShevat-Adar I
- 2027MarchAdar I-Adar II
- 2027AprilAdar II-Nisan
- 2027MayNisan-Iyar
- 2027JuneIyar-Sivan
- 2027JulySivan-Tammuz
- 2027AugustTammuz-Av
- 2027SeptemberAv-Elul
- 2027OctoberElul-Tishrei
- 2027NovemberCheshvan
- 2027DecemberKislev-Tevet
The month before: September 2026The month after: November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hebrew date on Thursday 1 October 2026?
Thursday 1 October 2026 is 20 Tishrei 5787. A Hebrew date begins at sundown, so it starts in the evening before.
Which holidays and fasts fall in October 2026?
Sukkot: Thursday 1 October to Friday 2 October; Shemini Atzeret: Saturday 3 October to Sunday 4 October.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 2026?
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan: Sunday 11 October to Monday 12 October.
What time is candle lighting in October 2026?
On Friday 2 October, candle lighting is at 5:43 PM in Jerusalem and 6:04 PM in Tel Aviv.