Jewish-CalendarMay 2027 Jewish Calendar: Nisan - Iyyar 5787 | Printable PDF
Plan your 2026-2027 with our comprehensive monthly calendars. Each page displays Gregorian and Hebrew dates, Jewish holidays (with their original Hebrew names), and Sabbath candle-lighting times.
May 2027 Jewish Holidays
- Tue, 2027-05-0427 Nisan 5787Yom HaShoahholiday, modern
- Fri, 2027-05-0730 Nisan 5787Rosh Chodesh Iyyarroshchodesh
- Sat, 2027-05-081 Iyyar 5787Rosh Chodesh Iyyarroshchodesh
- Tue, 2027-05-114 Iyyar 5787Yom HaZikaronholiday, modern
- Wed, 2027-05-125 Iyyar 5787Yom HaAtzma'utholiday, modern
- Mon, 2027-05-1710 Iyyar 5787Herzl Dayholiday, modern
- Fri, 2027-05-2114 Iyyar 5787Pesach Sheniholiday, minor
- Tue, 2027-05-2518 Iyyar 5787Lag BaOmerholiday, minor
Jewish Calendar 5788 FAQs
Q: What year is 5788 in the Gregorian calendar?
A: The Jewish year 5788 corresponds to the Gregorian years 2027-2028. It begins at sunset on october 2, 2027 and ends at sunset on september 20, 2028.
Q: Is 5788 a leap year in the Jewish calendar?
A: No, 5788 is not a leap year in the Hebrew calendar. It is a common year with 12 months. Leap years have 13 months instead of 12, with an additional month of Adar I added before Adar (which becomes Adar II). This occurs 7 times in a 19-year cycle to align the lunar-based Jewish calendar with the solar year.
Q: How many days are in Jewish year 5788?
A: The Jewish year 5788 has 355 days.
Q: When is Purim celebrated in 5788?
A: In 5788, Purim is celebrated in Adar I, Purim begins at sunset on march 12, 2028 and ends at nightfall on march 13, 2028.