Jewish Calendar Lagos — May 2028
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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1
5 Iyar, 5788
Omer 20
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2
6 Iyar, 5788
Omer 21
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3
7 Iyar, 5788
Omer 22
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4
8 Iyar, 5788
Omer 23
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5
9 Iyar, 5788
Omer 24
🕯 18:37
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6
10 Iyar, 5788
Omer 25
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 20:07
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7
11 Iyar, 5788
Omer 26
|
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8
12 Iyar, 5788
Omer 27
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9
13 Iyar, 5788
Omer 28
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10
14 Iyar, 5788
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 20:07
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11
15 Iyar, 5788
Omer 30
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12
16 Iyar, 5788
Omer 31
🕯 18:37
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13
17 Iyar, 5788
Omer 32
Emor
✦ 20:08
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14
18 Iyar, 5788
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:08
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15
19 Iyar, 5788
Omer 34
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16
20 Iyar, 5788
Omer 35
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17
21 Iyar, 5788
Omer 36
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18
22 Iyar, 5788
Omer 37
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19
23 Iyar, 5788
Omer 38
🕯 18:39
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20
24 Iyar, 5788
Omer 39
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 20:09
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21
25 Iyar, 5788
Omer 40
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|
22
26 Iyar, 5788
Omer 41
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23
27 Iyar, 5788
Omer 42
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24
28 Iyar, 5788
Omer 43
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25
29 Iyar, 5788
Omer 44
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26
1 Sivan, 5788
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 18:40
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27
2 Sivan, 5788
Omer 46
Bamidbar
✦ 20:10
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28
3 Sivan, 5788
Omer 47
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29
4 Sivan, 5788
Omer 48
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30
5 Sivan, 5788
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 18:41
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31
6 Sivan, 5788
Shavuot
✦ 20:11
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1
7 Sivan, 5788
Shavuot
✦ 20:11
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2
8 Sivan, 5788
🕯 18:41
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3
9 Sivan, 5788
Nasso
✦ 20:12
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4
10 Sivan, 5788
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Legend
Lagos — May 2028 at a Glance
Lagos has 4 Shabbatot in May 2028 (May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:37 on May 5 to 18:41 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Lagos changes over the month: from 06:32 sunrise / 18:55 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 2028.
Torah portions read in Lagos during May 2028: Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 20–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2028 in Lagos | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:37 – 18:41 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 10)Lag BaOmer (May 14)Erev Shavuot (May 30)Shavuot (May 31) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 26 |
| 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 2028
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2028 falls on May 26.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2028 falls on May 26.
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 2028 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2028 in Lagos?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2028 in Lagos, falling on May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27. Candle lighting ranges from 18:37 to 18:41 local time (Africa/Lagos time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2028?
In May 2028, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 10); Lag BaOmer (May 14); Erev Shavuot (May 30); Shavuot (May 31). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2028?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2028 falls on May 26, marking the start of Iyar.