Jewish Calendar Seattle — May 2016
Hebrew calendar for Seattle with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25
17 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 21:27
|
26
18 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 21:28
|
27
19 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 21:30
|
28
20 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 20:01
|
29
21 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
Omer 6
🕯 20:03
✦ 21:33
|
30
22 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 21:34
|
1
23 Nissan, 5776
Omer 8
|
|
2
24 Nissan, 5776
Omer 9
|
3
25 Nissan, 5776
Omer 10
|
4
26 Nissan, 5776
Omer 11
|
5
27 Nissan, 5776
Omer 12
|
6
28 Nissan, 5776
Omer 13
🕯 20:12
|
7
29 Nissan, 5776
Omer 14
Achrei Mos
✦ 21:44
|
8
30 Nissan, 5776
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
|
9
1 Iyar, 5776
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
10
2 Iyar, 5776
Omer 17
|
11
3 Iyar, 5776
Omer 18
|
12
4 Iyar, 5776
Omer 19
|
13
5 Iyar, 5776
Omer 20
🕯 20:22
|
14
6 Iyar, 5776
Omer 21
Kedoshim
✦ 21:53
|
15
7 Iyar, 5776
Omer 22
|
|
16
8 Iyar, 5776
Omer 23
|
17
9 Iyar, 5776
Omer 24
|
18
10 Iyar, 5776
Omer 25
|
19
11 Iyar, 5776
Omer 26
|
20
12 Iyar, 5776
Omer 27
🕯 20:30
|
21
13 Iyar, 5776
Omer 28
Emor
✦ 22:01
|
22
14 Iyar, 5776
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 22:03
|
|
23
15 Iyar, 5776
Omer 30
|
24
16 Iyar, 5776
Omer 31
|
25
17 Iyar, 5776
Omer 32
|
26
18 Iyar, 5776
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 22:07
|
27
19 Iyar, 5776
Omer 34
🕯 20:38
|
28
20 Iyar, 5776
Omer 35
Behar
✦ 22:09
|
29
21 Iyar, 5776
Omer 36
|
|
30
22 Iyar, 5776
Omer 37
|
31
23 Iyar, 5776
Omer 38
|
1
24 Iyar, 5776
Omer 39
|
2
25 Iyar, 5776
Omer 40
|
3
26 Iyar, 5776
Omer 41
🕯 20:45
|
4
27 Iyar, 5776
Omer 42
Bechukosai
✦ 22:16
|
5
28 Iyar, 5776
Omer 43
|
Legend
Seattle — May 2016 at a Glance
Seattle has 4 Shabbatot in May 2016 (May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28). Candle lighting moves from 20:12 on May 6 to 20:38 on May 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Seattle changes over the month: from 05:49 sunrise / 20:23 sunset on the 1st (14:34 of daylight) to 05:14 sunrise / 21:00 sunset on the 31st (15:46 of daylight) — a change of +72 minutes across May 2016.
Torah portions read in Seattle during May 2016: Achrei Mos, Kedoshim, Emor, Behar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 8–38 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2016 in Seattle | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:12 – 20:38 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 22)Lag BaOmer (May 26) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 8, May 9 |
| Daylight change | 14:34 → 15:46 (+72 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 Seattle 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 Seattle.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 2016
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 2016 falls on May 8 and May 9.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2016 falls on May 8 and May 9.
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.
Seattle — May 2016 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2016 in Seattle?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2016 in Seattle, falling on May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28. Candle lighting ranges from 20:12 to 20:38 local time (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2016?
In May 2016, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 22); Lag BaOmer (May 26). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2016?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2016 falls on May 8 and May 9, marking the start of Nissan.