18 Iyar 5787
Lag BaOmer 2027
Lag BaOmer begins at sundown on Monday 24 May, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday 25 May.
Lag BaOmer falls 20 days later than in 2026, because the Hebrew year 5787 adds a second month of Adar.
Lag BaOmer 2027 falls on Tuesday 25 May, and begins at sundown the evening before.
- Days of Lag BaOmer
- Begins at sundown
| Day | In Israel | Outside Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 24 May17 Iyar | Lag BaOmer begins at sundown, everywhere | |
| Tue 25 May18 Iyar | Lag BaOmer, everywhere | |
Lag BaOmer is the 33rd day of the Omer count between Passover and Shavuot, a break in a period of semi-mourning, associated with Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
What happens in Israel
Bonfires on every patch of open ground, built by children for weeks beforehand, and a huge pilgrimage to Mount Meron. Air quality across the country measurably drops that night.
How it is kept
- Bonfires across Israel and at Jewish communities worldwide
- The mass pilgrimage to Mount Meron, resting place of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
- Weddings and haircuts, paused during the Omer, resume
- First haircuts (upsherin) for three-year-old boys
What people say
"Lag BaOmer sameach"
On the table
Anything grilled: the bonfire barbecue is the modern Israeli tradition.
Lag BaOmer moves by up to a month from one year to the next, but never leaves its season.
The Hebrew calendar follows the moon and adds a month seven years in nineteen. Here is Lag BaOmer in every year this site has computed.
| Year | Begins at sundown | Ends at nightfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sat 25 MaySaturday 25 May | Sun 26 MaySunday 26 May |
| 2025 | Thu 15 MayThursday 15 May | Fri 16 MayFriday 16 May |
| 2026 | Mon 4 MayMonday 4 May | Tue 5 MayTuesday 5 May |
| 2027 | Mon 24 MayMonday 24 May | Tue 25 MayTuesday 25 May |
| 2028 | Sat 13 MaySaturday 13 May | Sun 14 MaySunday 14 May |
| 2029 | Wed 2 MayWednesday 2 May | Thu 3 MayThursday 3 May |
| 2030 | Mon 20 MayMonday 20 May | Tue 21 MayTuesday 21 May |
14 other Jewish holidays fall in 2027.
The next 8 in the order they fall. Each has its own page for 2027.
Saturday 23 January
Tu BiShvat
The new year of the trees. Tree planting in Israel and eating the fruits of the land.
Tuesday 23 March
Purim
Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Megillah readings, costumes, mishloach manot and festive meals.
Thursday 22 April
Passover (Pesach)
The festival of freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder nights, matzah, and no chametz for eight days (seven in Israel).
Tuesday 4 May
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel a two-minute siren brings the country to a standstill.
Tuesday 11 May
Yom HaZikaron
Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day.
Wednesday 12 May
Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day, marking the declaration of the state in 1948.
Friday 11 June
Shavuot
The festival of receiving the Torah at Sinai. All-night learning and dairy foods. Two days in the diaspora, one in Israel.
Thursday 12 August
Tisha B'Av
Fast day mourning the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. If the 9th of Av falls on Shabbat, the fast is observed on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lag BaOmer 2027?+
Lag BaOmer 2027 begins at sundown on Monday 24 May and ends at nightfall on Tuesday 25 May. Jewish days start in the evening, so the first full day is Tuesday 25 May.
How long is Lag BaOmer?+
1 day. Same date everywhere.
Is Lag BaOmer different in Israel?+
Same date everywhere.
What happens in Israel on Lag BaOmer?+
Bonfires on every patch of open ground, built by children for weeks beforehand, and a huge pilgrimage to Mount Meron. Air quality across the country measurably drops that night.
What do you say on Lag BaOmer?+
The standard greeting is "Lag BaOmer sameach".