Jewish Calendar Washington DC — May 2020
Hebrew calendar for Washington DC with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
3 Iyar, 5780
Omer 18
|
28
4 Iyar, 5780
Omer 19
|
29
5 Iyar, 5780
Omer 20
|
30
6 Iyar, 5780
Omer 21
|
1
7 Iyar, 5780
Omer 22
🕯 19:44
|
2
8 Iyar, 5780
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 21:15
|
3
9 Iyar, 5780
Omer 24
|
|
4
10 Iyar, 5780
Omer 25
|
5
11 Iyar, 5780
Omer 26
|
6
12 Iyar, 5780
Omer 27
|
7
13 Iyar, 5780
Omer 28
|
8
14 Iyar, 5780
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:50
✦ 21:20
|
9
15 Iyar, 5780
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 21:21
|
10
16 Iyar, 5780
Omer 31
|
|
11
17 Iyar, 5780
Omer 32
|
12
18 Iyar, 5780
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:24
|
13
19 Iyar, 5780
Omer 34
|
14
20 Iyar, 5780
Omer 35
|
15
21 Iyar, 5780
Omer 36
🕯 19:57
|
16
22 Iyar, 5780
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:28
|
17
23 Iyar, 5780
Omer 38
|
|
18
24 Iyar, 5780
Omer 39
|
19
25 Iyar, 5780
Omer 40
|
20
26 Iyar, 5780
Omer 41
|
21
27 Iyar, 5780
Omer 42
|
22
28 Iyar, 5780
Omer 43
🕯 20:03
|
23
29 Iyar, 5780
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 21:34
|
24
1 Sivan, 5780
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
25
2 Sivan, 5780
Omer 46
|
26
3 Sivan, 5780
Omer 47
|
27
4 Sivan, 5780
Omer 48
|
28
5 Sivan, 5780
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 20:08
|
29
6 Sivan, 5780
Shavuot
🕯 20:08
✦ 21:38
|
30
7 Sivan, 5780
Shavuot
✦ 21:39
|
31
8 Sivan, 5780
|
Legend
Washington DC — May 2020 at a Glance
Washington DC has 5 Shabbatot in May 2020 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 19:44 on May 1 to 20:08 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Washington DC changes over the month: from 06:08 sunrise / 20:02 sunset on the 1st (13:53 of daylight) to 05:43 sunrise / 20:28 sunset on the 31st (14:44 of daylight) — a change of +51 minutes across May 2020.
Torah portions read in Washington DC during May 2020: Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 22–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2020 in Washington DC | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:44 – 20:08 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 8)Lag BaOmer (May 12)Erev Shavuot (May 28)Shavuot (May 30–May 30) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 24 |
| Daylight change | 13:53 → 14:44 (+51 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2020
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2020 falls on May 24.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2020 falls on May 24.
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.
Washington DC — May 2020 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2020 in Washington DC?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2020 in Washington DC, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 19:44 to 20:08 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2020?
In May 2020, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 8); Lag BaOmer (May 12); Erev Shavuot (May 28); Shavuot (May 30–May 30). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2020?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2020 falls on May 24, marking the start of Iyar.