The Jewish holidays in 2029 begin with Tu BiShvat on January 30 and run through Asara B’Tevet on December 16. Because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, 2029 spans two Hebrew years — 5789 (through September) and 5790 (from September onward) — so the dates shift earlier or later compared to 2028 and 2030.
Every Jewish holiday begins at sundown the evening before its listed date and ends at nightfall on its final day, since the Hebrew day runs from evening to evening. Keep that in mind when marking your calendar or requesting time off work.
Complete List of Jewish Holidays in 2029
| Holiday | 2029 Start (sundown) | 2029 End (nightfall) | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu BiShvat | Tue, Jan 30 | Wed, Jan 31 | 15 Sh’vat 5789 |
| Ta’anit Esther (fast) | Wed, Feb 28 (dawn) | Wed, Feb 28 | 13 Adar 5789 |
| Purim | Wed, Feb 28 | Thu, Mar 1 | 14 Adar 5789 |
| Shushan Purim | Thu, Mar 1 | Fri, Mar 2 | 15 Adar 5789 |
| Passover (Pesach) | Fri, Mar 30 | Sat, Apr 7 | 15–22 Nisan 5789 |
| Pesach Sheni | Sat, Apr 28 | Sun, Apr 29 | 14 Iyyar 5789 |
| Lag BaOmer | Wed, May 2 | Thu, May 3 | 18 Iyyar 5789 |
| Shavuot | Sat, May 19 | Mon, May 21 | 6–7 Sivan 5789 |
| Tzom Tammuz (fast) | Sun, Jul 1 (dawn) | Sun, Jul 1 | 17 Tammuz 5789 |
| Tisha B’Av (fast) | Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22 | 9 Av 5789 |
| Tu B’Av | Thu, Jul 26 | Fri, Jul 27 | 15 Av 5789 |
| Rosh Hashanah | Sun, Sep 9 | Tue, Sep 11 | 1–2 Tishrei 5790 |
| Tzom Gedaliah (fast) | Wed, Sep 12 (dawn) | Wed, Sep 12 | 3 Tishrei 5790 |
| Yom Kippur | Tue, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 19 | 10 Tishrei 5790 |
| Sukkot | Sun, Sep 23 | Sun, Sep 30 | 15–21 Tishrei 5790 |
| Shmini Atzeret | Sun, Sep 30 | Mon, Oct 1 | 22 Tishrei 5790 |
| Simchat Torah | Mon, Oct 1 | Tue, Oct 2 | 23 Tishrei 5790 |
| Hanukkah | Sat, Dec 1 | Sun, Dec 9 | 25 Kislev–3 Tevet 5790 |
| Asara B’Tevet (fast) | Sun, Dec 16 (dawn) | Sun, Dec 16 | 10 Tevet 5790 |
Dates above reflect Diaspora observance. In Israel, Passover and Sukkot are each one day shorter, and Shavuot and Simchat Torah/Shmini Atzeret are observed on a single combined day rather than two.
2029 Jews Major Holidays, Explained Briefly
Rosh Hashanah (September 9–11) marks the Jewish New Year and the start of the Ten Days of Repentance leading into Yom Kippur. It’s traditionally celebrated with apples dipped in honey and the sounding of the shofar.
Yom Kippur (September 18–19) is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. It falls nine days after Rosh Hashanah and closes the annual period of repentance. hebcal
Sukkot (September 23–30) is the Feast of Booths, also called the Feast of Tabernacles — one of the three pilgrimage festivals in the Hebrew calendar. Families build and eat meals in a temporary outdoor booth (sukkah) for the week. hebcal
Passover (March 30–April 7) commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt and is centered on the Seder meal on the first night(s). hebcal
Shavuot (May 19–21) is the Festival of Weeks, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, observed seven weeks after Passover. hebcal
Hanukkah (December 1–9) is the festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lights, observed for eight days by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah. Since it starts December 1 in 2029, it overlaps entirely with the start of the secular holiday season. hebcal
Which 2029 Jewish holidays affect work or school schedules most?
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the first and last days of Sukkot and Passover, and Shavuot are considered “yom tov,” when observant Jews generally refrain from work — these are the dates most relevant for HR and school calendars.
Summary
Jewish holidays in 2029 stretch from Tu BiShvat on January 30 through Asara B’Tevet on December 16, crossing Hebrew years 5789 and 5790. The major festivals — Passover (March 30), Shavuot (May 19), Rosh Hashanah (September 9), Yom Kippur (September 18), Sukkot (September 23), and Hanukkah (December 1) — anchor the year, alongside several minor holidays and fast days. Because the Hebrew calendar shifts against the Gregorian one, it’s worth double-checking dates each year rather than assuming they repeat.
Sources: Hebcal Jewish Calendar, My Jewish Learning, Chabad.org Jewish Calendar