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When is Rosh Hashanah in 2026? In 2026, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13.
Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year, coming up September 11-12, 2026 – is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in Judaism.
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