The Jewish High Holidays are coming up. Here's when Rosh Hashana is

The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana is almost here. And that means Yom Kippur is too.

The two holidays, known together as the High Holidays , are considered the most important observances on the Jewish calendar. Many Jewish people take off work or school during this time.

Rosh Hashana translates from Hebrew as "head of the year," marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year . The holiday, one of Judaism's holiest, lasts two days and is known as a celebratory occasion.

Yom Kippur, which always follows, is also known as the Day of Atonement , when Jews reflect on any sins or wrongdoings from the previous year. Many fast, abstaining from consuming any food or water.

Here's when Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur fall in 2025 and how they are celebrated.

When are Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur