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•Hebrew Calendar 2026: All Months, Dates, and Spiritual Meanings
The Hebrew calendar in 2026: years 5786–5787
The civil year 2026 spans two Hebrew years: 5786 (which began in September 2025) and 5787 (which begins in September 2026). Understanding this overlap is essential for anyone who wants to follow the biblical feasts and spiritual cycles throughout the year.
The Hebrew calendar is lunisolar: each month begins with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh), and the year is adjusted to the solar cycle through an extra month in leap years (7 out of every 19 years). Year 5786 is not a leap year, so it has 12 regular months.
Zeman uses verified astronomical algorithms to convert Gregorian dates into Hebrew dates — the same system that powers the biblical maps generated on the platform. To understand the calculation basis, read our article on how the Hebrew calendar works.
Complete table: Hebrew months of 2026
Below are all the Hebrew months that occur during the Gregorian year 2026, with their approximate start dates and associated tribe:
• Shevat (Jan 26 – Feb 24, 2026) → Tribe of Asher — Month of prosperity and deep roots. Feast: Tu BiShvat (New Year of the Trees).
• Adar (Feb 25 – Mar 25, 2026) → Tribe of Naphtali — Month of joy and reversal. Feast: Purim (14 Adar).
• Nissan (Mar 26 – Apr 24, 2026) → Tribe of Judah — Month of redemption and leadership. Feast: Passover.
• Iyar (Apr 25 – May 23, 2026) → Tribe of Issachar — Month of healing and study.
• Sivan (May 24 – Jun 22, 2026) → Tribe of Zebulun — Month of revelation. Feast: Shavuot.
• Tammuz (Jun 23 – Jul 21, 2026) → Tribe of Reuben — Month of refinement and vision.
• Av (Jul 22 – Aug 20, 2026) → Tribe of Simeon — Month of rebuilding and zeal.
• Elul (Aug 21 – Sep 18, 2026) → Tribe of Gad — Month of return and preparation.
• Tishrei (Sep 19 – Oct 18, 2026) → Tribe of Ephraim — Month of the major feasts. Feasts: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot.
• Cheshvan (Oct 19 – Nov 16, 2026) → Tribe of Manasseh — Month of quiet work.
• Kislev (Nov 17 – Dec 16, 2026) → Tribe of Benjamin — Month of light and trust. Feast: Hanukkah.
• Tevet (Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027) → Tribe of Dan — Month of discernment and judgment.
Dates are approximate and may vary by ±1 day. Zeman calculates the exact conversion for each individual date. See how each tribe connects to its month in the article about the 12 tribes of Israel.
Biblical feasts in 2026: dates and meaning
The biblical feasts (Moadim) are appointments set by God with His people, established in Leviticus 23. In 2026, the main dates are:
Tu BiShvat — February 4 (15 Shevat)
New Year of the Trees. A moment to evaluate your spiritual fruit.
Purim — March 6 (14 Adar)
Celebration of divine protection. Reading of the book of Esther.
Passover — April 4–11 (15–22 Nissan)
Biblical Passover. Memory of the Exodus and the blood of the lamb.
Shavuot — June 24 (6 Sivan)
Pentecost. Celebration of the giving of the Torah and divine revelation.
Rosh Hashanah — September 19–20 (1–2 Tishrei)
Hebrew New Year 5787. A time for reflection and renewal.
Yom Kippur — September 28 (10 Tishrei)
Day of Atonement. The holiest day on the calendar.
Sukkot — October 3–9 (15–21 Tishrei)
Feast of Tabernacles. Celebration of divine provision.
Hanukkah — December 12–19 (25 Kislev – 2 Tevet)
Feast of Dedication. Celebration of light overcoming darkness.
All dates are based on Biblical Text (Leviticus 23) — the highest evidence level in the Zeman system.
Why trust Zeman's calendar
On the internet, you can find dozens of 'Hebrew calendars' with conflicting dates. That happens because many sites use simplified calculations or copy tables without checking the source.
Zeman uses a conversion system with 3 reliability differentiators:
1. Astronomical algorithm — The calculation does not rely on static tables. It computes the real position of the moon for each date, producing day-accurate conversions.
2. Source traceability — Every piece of information (tribe, stone, meaning) is classified into 3 evidence levels: Biblical Text, Rabbinic Tradition, and Interpretive Model. You always know where the data comes from.
3. Cross-validation — Results are compared with the Hebcal.com API (an international reference) and with the official calendar published by rabbinic institutions.
That same foundation powers the personal biblical maps generated on the platform — more than 10,000 maps have already been created with this system.
To understand how calendar conversion connects to the tribes, read about how to discover your tribe by birth date.
Which Hebrew month were you born in?
Knowing which Hebrew month you were born in is the first step to discovering your tribe, Hoshen stone, and spiritual gifts. Many people are surprised to learn that their Hebrew month is different from what they expected — especially those born close to sunset or in leap years.
Zeman solves this automatically. You only need to provide:
• Your birth date
• Your birth city (to calculate the exact sunset)
• Whether you were born after sunset (optional)
In seconds, you receive your biblical map with:
✓ Exact Hebrew month
✓ Tribe of Israel
✓ Hoshen stone
✓ Strengths and challenges
✓ Astronomical data from your birth
It's free and takes less than 1 minute. Discover your Hebrew month now and see how the biblical calendar reveals your spiritual identity.
For a deeper study of each stone's meaning, read our article about the meaning of the 12 Hoshen stones.