Jewish Calendar Lagos — May 1976
Hebrew calendar for Lagos with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26
26 Nissan, 5736
Omer 11
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27
27 Nissan, 5736
Omer 12
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28
28 Nissan, 5736
Omer 13
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29
29 Nissan, 5736
Omer 14
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30
30 Nissan, 5736
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 18:36
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1
1 Iyar, 5736
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Kedoshim
✦ 20:06
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2
2 Iyar, 5736
Omer 17
|
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3
3 Iyar, 5736
Omer 18
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4
4 Iyar, 5736
Omer 19
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5
5 Iyar, 5736
Omer 20
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6
6 Iyar, 5736
Omer 21
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7
7 Iyar, 5736
Omer 22
🕯 18:37
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8
8 Iyar, 5736
Omer 23
Emor
✦ 20:07
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9
9 Iyar, 5736
Omer 24
|
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10
10 Iyar, 5736
Omer 25
|
11
11 Iyar, 5736
Omer 26
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12
12 Iyar, 5736
Omer 27
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13
13 Iyar, 5736
Omer 28
|
14
14 Iyar, 5736
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 18:38
✦ 20:08
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15
15 Iyar, 5736
Omer 30
Behar
✦ 20:08
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16
16 Iyar, 5736
Omer 31
|
|
17
17 Iyar, 5736
Omer 32
|
18
18 Iyar, 5736
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:08
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19
19 Iyar, 5736
Omer 34
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20
20 Iyar, 5736
Omer 35
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21
21 Iyar, 5736
Omer 36
🕯 18:39
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22
22 Iyar, 5736
Omer 37
Bechukosai
✦ 20:09
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23
23 Iyar, 5736
Omer 38
|
|
24
24 Iyar, 5736
Omer 39
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25
25 Iyar, 5736
Omer 40
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26
26 Iyar, 5736
Omer 41
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27
27 Iyar, 5736
Omer 42
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28
28 Iyar, 5736
Omer 43
🕯 18:40
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29
29 Iyar, 5736
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 20:10
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30
1 Sivan, 5736
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
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31
2 Sivan, 5736
Omer 46
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1
3 Sivan, 5736
Omer 47
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2
4 Sivan, 5736
Omer 48
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3
5 Sivan, 5736
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 18:41
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4
6 Sivan, 5736
Shavuot
🕯 18:42
✦ 20:12
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5
7 Sivan, 5736
Shavuot
✦ 20:12
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6
8 Sivan, 5736
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Legend
Lagos — May 1976 at a Glance
Lagos has 5 Shabbatot in May 1976 (May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29). Candle lighting moves from 18:37 on May 7 to 18:40 on May 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Lagos changes over the month: from 06:32 sunrise / 18:54 sunset on the 1st (12:22 of daylight) to 06:29 sunrise / 18:59 sunset on the 31st (12:30 of daylight) — a change of +7 minutes across May 1976.
Torah portions read in Lagos during May 1976: Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 16–46 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1976 in Lagos | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:37 – 18:40 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 14)Lag BaOmer (May 18) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 1, May 30 |
| Daylight change | 12:22 → 12:30 (+7 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 Lagos 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 Lagos.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1976
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1976 falls on May 1 and May 30.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1976 falls on May 1 and May 30.
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.
Lagos — May 1976 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1976 in Lagos?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1976 in Lagos, falling on May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29. Candle lighting ranges from 18:37 to 18:40 local time (Africa/Lagos time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1976?
In May 1976, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 14); Lag BaOmer (May 18). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1976?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1976 falls on May 1 and May 30, marking the start of Iyar.