When is Lag BaOmer 2026?
May 5, 2026
י"ח באייר ה'תשפ"ו
Lag BaOmer 2026 falls on May 5, 2026. Anniversary of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Bonfires, celebrations, first haircuts for 3-year-olds. School day for elementary, day off for high school.
Countdown to Lag BaOmer
Holiday Details
| Holiday Name | Lag BaOmer |
|---|---|
| Gregorian Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Hebrew Date | י"ח באייר ה'תשפ"ו |
| Day of Week | Tuesday |
| Type | Holiday |
| Day Off Work | No |
| School Holiday | No |
| 📝 | יום לימודים ביסודי וחט"ב, יום חופש בתיכונים |
About Lag BaOmer
Anniversary of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Bonfires, celebrations, first haircuts for 3-year-olds. School day for elementary, day off for high school.
Customs & Traditions
מדורות, חגיגות, תספורת ראשונה (חלאקה), ירי חצים
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lag BaOmer 2026 falls on May 5, 2026.
No, Lag BaOmer is not an official day off work.
Yes, Lag BaOmer is a regular school day.
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