When is Purim 2027?
Purim 2027 begins at sundown on Monday, March 22, 2027, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, March 23, 2027. This corresponds to the 14th of Adar II, 5787, on the Hebrew calendar.
Because Purim follows the Hebrew lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, its date shifts every year. In 2027, the holiday falls in a Hebrew leap year, which adds a second month of Adar (Adar II) and pushes Purim later into March than it fell in 2025 or 2026. Multiple Jewish calendar authorities, including Hebcal and Aish, confirm the March 22–23 dates for 2027.
Purim 2027 Calendar: Complete Date Overview
Purim is actually a three-part observance spread across three consecutive days. Here’s the full breakdown for 2027:
| Observance | 2027 Date | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fast of Esther | Monday, March 22 (daytime) | 13 Adar II, 5787 |
| Purim begins | Monday, March 22, at sundown | 14 Adar II, 5787 |
| Purim ends | Tuesday, March 23, at nightfall | 14 Adar II, 5787 |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem & walled cities) | Tuesday night into Wednesday, March 24 | 15 Adar II, 5787 |
The Fast of Esther is a minor daytime fast observed the day before Purim, commemorating Queen Esther’s three days of fasting before she approached the king. Shushan Purim is celebrated one day later, on the 15th of Adar, exclusively in Jerusalem and other cities that were walled in the time of Joshua — a distinction rooted in the Book of Esther itself, according to Ohr Somayach.
Since Jewish days begin at sundown, most calendars list Purim as “March 22–23,” but the bulk of the celebration — the Megillah reading, festive meal, and costume parties — happens during the daylight hours of Tuesday, March 23.
If you’re mapping out the rest of your spring holiday calendar, Purim falls about four weeks before Passover 2027, which is the next major date on the Jewish calendar.
Purim 2027: Work and Holiday Observance Rules
Purim is not a federal or public holiday in the United States, so government offices, banks, and most businesses stay open on March 22–23, 2027. It’s also not classified as a “Yom Tov” (a full-restriction holiday like Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur), so the traditional prohibitions on work that apply to holidays like Passover’s first and last days do not apply to Purim.
That said, many observant Jewish employees request time off or flexible hours, particularly on the afternoon of March 23, to attend a Megillah reading, host or attend a festive meal (seudah), and deliver mishloach manot gift baskets to friends and family. Employers with Jewish staff should expect these requests and plan scheduling around them in advance.
In Israel, Purim is a recognized cultural observance, and schools typically close for the day, though it is not a statutory non-working day under Israeli labor law. Businesses, restaurants, and public transportation generally continue operating, though hours in some sectors may be reduced.
Essential Purim 2027 Preparation Checklist
Purim involves several traditions rooted in the Book of Esther, and most families and communities start preparing a week or two in advance. Use this checklist to stay on track:
- Reserve your Megillah reading. Confirm synagogue times for the evening of March 22 and the morning of March 23, since the Scroll of Esther is read twice.
- Plan mishloach manot baskets. Assemble food gift baskets — typically two food items plus a drink — for friends, neighbors, and family to fulfill this mitzvah.
- Set aside charity (matanot la’evyonim). Purim requires giving to at least two people in need; many communities collect this in advance through synagogues or Jewish federations.
- Pick costumes early. Costume shops and online retailers sell out fast in the final week before Purim, especially children’s sizes.
- Order or bake hamantaschen. These triangular, filled cookies are the signature Purim treat and are often made fresh the week of the holiday.
- Plan the seudah (festive meal). Book a venue or prep a menu for the Purim feast, typically held on the afternoon of March 23.
- Check school and work calendars. Confirm early dismissal times or requested time off for March 22–23.
FAQs About Purim 2027
What is the exact Hebrew date of Purim 2027?
Purim 2027 falls on the 14th of Adar II, 5787. The second Adar occurs because 2027 (5787) is a Hebrew leap year with 13 months instead of 12.
Is Purim 2027 a day off work or school?
No, Purim is not a statutory public holiday in the U.S. or most other countries. Many Jewish schools and some Israeli institutions close, but this varies by region and employer.
Why does Purim fall so late in March in 2027?
Because 2027 is a leap year on the Hebrew calendar, an extra month (Adar I) is inserted before the regular month of Adar, pushing Purim about a month later than it would fall in a standard year.
What is Shushan Purim, and when is it in 2027?
Shushan Purim is a one-day-later observance of Purim celebrated only in Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities. In 2027, it falls on Wednesday, March 24 (15 Adar II).
How does Purim 2027 relate to Passover 2027?
Purim and Passover are both spring holidays on the Hebrew calendar, with Purim always falling exactly one month before Passover begins. For the full 2027 Passover schedule, see our Passover 2027 dates and observance guide.