May 2027 in the Hebrew calendar runs from 24 Nisan to 24 Iyar 5787.
Hebrew dates, holidays and candle lighting times for May 2027, which spans Nisan-Iyar 5787.
Today is Monday 2 November 2026, 22 Cheshvan 5787.
May 2027 in the Hebrew calendar runs from 24 Nisan to 24 Iyar 5787.
SSun
MMon
TTue
WWed
TThu
FFri
SSat
124Nisan
225
326
427
528
629
730
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
81Iyar
Rosh Chodesh IyarKedoshim
92
103
136
147
158
169
1710
1811
1912
2013
2114
Pesach Sheni
2215
2316
2417
2518
2619
2720
2821
2922
3023
3124
- Work stops
- Days in between
- Festival
- Fast day
- Israeli national day
- Rosh Chodesh
- Special Shabbat
- Torah portion
The Hebrew calendar marks 11 days in May 2027.
- Saturday 1 May24 NisanParashat Achrei Mot
- Tuesday 4 May27 Nisan
- Friday 7 May30 NisanRosh Chodesh Iyar
- Saturday 8 May1 IyarRosh Chodesh IyarParashat Kedoshim
- Tuesday 11 May4 Iyar
- Wednesday 12 May5 Iyar
- Saturday 15 May8 IyarParashat Emor
- Friday 21 May14 IyarPesach Sheni
- Saturday 22 May15 IyarParashat Behar
- Tuesday 25 May18 Iyar
- Saturday 29 May22 IyarParashat Bechukotai
These are the holidays that fall in May 2027.
Shabbat and the festivals begin and end at these times in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in May 2027.
| Day | What | Jerusalem | Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 MayHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 7:58 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Friday 7 MayCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 6:43 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Saturday 8 MayHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 8:03 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Friday 14 MayCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 6:48 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Saturday 15 MayHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 8:09 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Friday 21 MayCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 6:52 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Saturday 22 MayHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 8:14 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Friday 28 MayCandle lighting, Shabbat | Candle lightingShabbat | 6:57 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Saturday 29 MayHavdalah, Shabbat | HavdalahShabbat | 8:19 PM | 8:22 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hebrew date on Saturday 1 May 2027?
Saturday 1 May 2027 is 24 Nisan 5787. A Hebrew date begins at sundown, so it starts in the evening before.
Which holidays and fasts fall in May 2027?
Yom HaShoah: Tuesday 4 May; Yom HaZikaron: Tuesday 11 May; Yom HaAtzmaut: Wednesday 12 May; Pesach Sheni: Friday 21 May; Lag BaOmer: Tuesday 25 May.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2027?
Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Friday 7 May to Saturday 8 May.
What time is candle lighting in May 2027?
On Friday 7 May, candle lighting is at 6:43 PM in Jerusalem and 7:05 PM in Tel Aviv.