Jewish Calendar Johannesburg — May 2046
Hebrew calendar for Johannesburg with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
24 Nissan, 5806
Omer 9
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1
25 Nissan, 5806
Omer 10
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2
26 Nissan, 5806
Omer 11
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3
27 Nissan, 5806
Omer 12
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4
28 Nissan, 5806
Omer 13
🕯 17:24
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5
29 Nissan, 5806
Omer 14
Achrei Mos
✦ 18:53
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6
30 Nissan, 5806
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
|
7
1 Iyar, 5806
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
8
2 Iyar, 5806
Omer 17
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9
3 Iyar, 5806
Omer 18
|
10
4 Iyar, 5806
Omer 19
|
11
5 Iyar, 5806
Omer 20
🕯 17:19
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12
6 Iyar, 5806
Omer 21
Kedoshim
✦ 18:49
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13
7 Iyar, 5806
Omer 22
|
|
14
8 Iyar, 5806
Omer 23
|
15
9 Iyar, 5806
Omer 24
|
16
10 Iyar, 5806
Omer 25
|
17
11 Iyar, 5806
Omer 26
|
18
12 Iyar, 5806
Omer 27
🕯 17:16
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19
13 Iyar, 5806
Omer 28
Emor
✦ 18:45
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20
14 Iyar, 5806
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 18:45
|
|
21
15 Iyar, 5806
Omer 30
|
22
16 Iyar, 5806
Omer 31
|
23
17 Iyar, 5806
Omer 32
|
24
18 Iyar, 5806
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 18:43
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25
19 Iyar, 5806
Omer 34
🕯 17:13
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26
20 Iyar, 5806
Omer 35
Behar
✦ 18:43
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27
21 Iyar, 5806
Omer 36
|
|
28
22 Iyar, 5806
Omer 37
|
29
23 Iyar, 5806
Omer 38
|
30
24 Iyar, 5806
Omer 39
|
31
25 Iyar, 5806
Omer 40
|
1
26 Iyar, 5806
Omer 41
🕯 17:12
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2
27 Iyar, 5806
Omer 42
Bechukosai
✦ 18:42
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3
28 Iyar, 5806
Omer 43
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Legend
Johannesburg — May 2046 at a Glance
Johannesburg has 4 Shabbatot in May 2046 (May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26). Candle lighting moves from 17:24 on May 4 to 17:13 on May 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Johannesburg changes over the month: from 06:25 sunrise / 17:44 sunset on the 1st (11:18 of daylight) to 06:40 sunrise / 17:30 sunset on the 31st (10:49 of daylight) — a change of −29 minutes across May 2046.
Torah portions read in Johannesburg during May 2046: Achrei Mos, Kedoshim, Emor, Behar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 10–40 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2046 in Johannesburg | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:13 – 17:24 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 20)Lag BaOmer (May 24) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 6, May 7 |
| Daylight change | 11:18 → 10:49 (−29 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 2046
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 2046 falls on May 6 and May 7.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2046 falls on May 6 and May 7.
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.
Johannesburg — May 2046 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2046 in Johannesburg?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2046 in Johannesburg, falling on May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26. Candle lighting ranges from 17:13 to 17:24 local time (Africa/Johannesburg time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2046?
In May 2046, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 20); Lag BaOmer (May 24). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2046?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2046 falls on May 6 and May 7, marking the start of Nissan.