Jewish Calendar Melbourne — April 2026
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30
12 Nissan, 5786
|
31
13 Nissan, 5786
|
1
14 Nissan, 5786
Erev Pesach
🕯 18:56
|
2
15 Nissan, 5786
Pesach
✦ 20:25
|
3
16 Nissan, 5786
Pesach
Omer 1
🕯 18:53
✦ 20:23
|
4
17 Nissan, 5786
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:22
|
5
18 Nissan, 5786
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 19:20
|
|
6
19 Nissan, 5786
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:19
|
7
20 Nissan, 5786
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 17:47
|
8
21 Nissan, 5786
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 19:16
|
9
22 Nissan, 5786
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 19:15
|
10
23 Nissan, 5786
Omer 8
🕯 17:43
|
11
24 Nissan, 5786
Omer 9
Shmini
✦ 19:12
|
12
25 Nissan, 5786
Omer 10
|
|
13
26 Nissan, 5786
Omer 11
|
14
27 Nissan, 5786
Omer 12
|
15
28 Nissan, 5786
Omer 13
|
16
29 Nissan, 5786
Omer 14
|
17
30 Nissan, 5786
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 17:33
|
18
1 Iyar, 5786
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Tazria Metzora
✦ 19:02
|
19
2 Iyar, 5786
Omer 17
|
|
20
3 Iyar, 5786
Omer 18
|
21
4 Iyar, 5786
Omer 19
|
22
5 Iyar, 5786
Omer 20
|
23
6 Iyar, 5786
Omer 21
|
24
7 Iyar, 5786
Omer 22
🕯 17:24
|
25
8 Iyar, 5786
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 18:53
|
26
9 Iyar, 5786
Omer 24
|
|
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
🕯 17:16
✦ 18:46
|
2
15 Iyar, 5786
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 18:45
|
3
16 Iyar, 5786
Omer 31
|
Legend
Melbourne — April 2026 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in April 2026 (April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25). Candle lighting moves from 18:56 on April 1 to 17:24 on April 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Melbourne changes over the month: from 07:32 sunrise / 19:14 sunset on the 1st (11:42 of daylight) to 06:58 sunrise / 17:35 sunset on the 30th (10:36 of daylight) — a change of −66 minutes across April 2026.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during April 2026: Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–28 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2026 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:24 – 18:56 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 1)Pesach (Apr 9–Apr 9)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 7–Apr 7) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 17, April 18 |
| Daylight change | 11:42 → 10:36 (−66 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 2026
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2026 falls on April 17 and April 18.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 2026 falls on April 17 and April 18.
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.
Melbourne — April 2026 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2026 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 2026 in Melbourne, falling on April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:24 to 18:56 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2026?
In April 2026, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 1); Pesach (April 9–April 9); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 7–April 7). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2026?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2026 falls on April 17 and April 18, marking the start of Nissan.