The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown Monday evening, Sept. 22.

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

Rosh Hashana, which translates from Hebrew and means “head” of the year, is commemorated with special prayers, foods, gatherings and more.

When is Rosh Hashanah 2025?

Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Monday, Sept. 22, and will end at dusk on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The celebration of the new year is the only Jewish holiday that is two days long, both inside and outside Israel. It’s called yoma arichta, translated as “a long day” because the 48-hour celebration may be thought of as one extended day.

The exact date varies every year since it is based on the He

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