Jewish Calendar Hebron — May 2026
Hebrew calendar for Hebron with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
10 Iyar, 5786
Omer 25
|
28
11 Iyar, 5786
Omer 26
|
29
12 Iyar, 5786
Omer 27
|
30
13 Iyar, 5786
Omer 28
|
1
14 Iyar, 5786
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:06
✦ 20:36
|
2
15 Iyar, 5786
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 20:36
|
3
16 Iyar, 5786
Omer 31
|
|
4
17 Iyar, 5786
Omer 32
|
5
18 Iyar, 5786
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:38
|
6
19 Iyar, 5786
Omer 34
|
7
20 Iyar, 5786
Omer 35
|
8
21 Iyar, 5786
Omer 36
🕯 19:11
|
9
22 Iyar, 5786
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 20:41
|
10
23 Iyar, 5786
Omer 38
|
|
11
24 Iyar, 5786
Omer 39
|
12
25 Iyar, 5786
Omer 40
|
13
26 Iyar, 5786
Omer 41
|
14
27 Iyar, 5786
Omer 42
|
15
28 Iyar, 5786
Omer 43
🕯 19:15
|
16
29 Iyar, 5786
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 20:46
|
17
1 Sivan, 5786
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
18
2 Sivan, 5786
Omer 46
|
19
3 Sivan, 5786
Omer 47
|
20
4 Sivan, 5786
Omer 48
|
21
5 Sivan, 5786
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 19:20
|
22
6 Sivan, 5786
Shavuot
🕯 19:20
✦ 20:50
|
23
7 Sivan, 5786
Nasso
✦ 20:51
|
24
8 Sivan, 5786
|
|
25
9 Sivan, 5786
|
26
10 Sivan, 5786
|
27
11 Sivan, 5786
|
28
12 Sivan, 5786
|
29
13 Sivan, 5786
🕯 19:25
|
30
14 Sivan, 5786
Beha'aloscha
✦ 20:55
|
31
15 Sivan, 5786
|
Legend
Hebron — May 2026 at a Glance
Hebron has 5 Shabbatot in May 2026 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 19:06 on May 1 to 19:25 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Hebron changes over the month: from 05:49 sunrise / 19:24 sunset on the 1st (13:34 of daylight) to 05:30 sunrise / 19:44 sunset on the 31st (14:13 of daylight) — a change of +39 minutes across May 2026.
Torah portions read in Hebron during May 2026: Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar, Nasso, Beha'aloscha.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 29–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2026 in Hebron | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:06 – 19:25 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 1)Lag BaOmer (May 5)Erev Shavuot (May 21)Shavuot (May 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 17 |
| Daylight change | 13:34 → 14:13 (+39 min) |
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar (also known as the Hebrew calendar) is a lunisolar calendar used to determine the dates of Jewish holidays, Torah readings, and daily prayers. Each month begins with a new moon, and leap years add a 13th month (Adar II) seven times every 19 years to stay aligned with the solar year.
This monthly calendar for Hebron displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 18 minutes before sunset
- Havdalah times — calculated as 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam opinion); 8.5° (GRA) and 16.1° opinions also available on the Zmanim page
- Jewish holidays — including Yom Tov, fast days, and modern Israeli holidays
- Weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) — shown every Shabbat
- Rosh Chodesh — the beginning of each new Hebrew month
- Omer count — during the period between Pesach and Shavuot
Use the .ics download button above to import these times into your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. The file contains 6 months of candle lighting and Havdalah times for Hebron.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2026
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2026 falls on May 17.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2026 falls on May 17.
Hebrew months begin with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and last either 29 or 30 days, which is why they shift gradually against the Gregorian calendar. The full month-by-month table of the Hebrew calendar is available on the Calendar overview page.
Hebron — May 2026 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2026 in Hebron?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2026 in Hebron, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 19:06 to 19:25 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2026?
In May 2026, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 1); Lag BaOmer (May 5); Erev Shavuot (May 21); Shavuot (May 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2026?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2026 falls on May 17, marking the start of Iyar.