This Bible feasts calendar (below) covers the dates of Jewish holidays and feasts from 2007-2011. Compare Gregorian calendar dates with the Jewish calendar. Also learn important facts about each of the major feasts of the Bible.
Today most western nations use the Gregorian calendar, which is a solar calendar. It is called the Gregorian calendar because it was established in 1582 by Pope Gregory VIII. The Jewish calendar is based on both solar and lunar movements. Since the Jewish day begins and ends at sunset, the holidays begin at sundown on the evening of the previous day. The New Year of the Jewish calendar begins on Rosh Hashanah (September or October). An easy way to calculate the Jewish calendar year is to add 3761 to the Gregorian calendar year.
Paul said in Colossians 2:16-17 that these festivals and celebrations were actually a shadow of the things to come through Christ. And though as Christians we may not commemorate these holidays in the traditional biblical sense, as we discover the significance of each, we will certainly gain a greater knowledge of God's Word, an improved understanding of the Bible, and a deeper relationship with the Lord.
The Jewish name for each holiday is linked to in-depth information on About.com's Judaism site. The Bible Feast name links to a detailed profile of each holiday from a Christian perspective, explaining the biblical basis, traditional observances, seasons, facts, and an interesting section revealing the fulfillment of the Messiah, Jesus Christ through each of the feasts.
Also: "Seasons of Faith" Christian Holiday Calendar.
| Bible Feasts Calendar | |||||
| Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Holiday | Holidays begin at sundown on the evening of the previous day. | ||||
| Passover (Pesach) | April 3 | April 20 | April 9 | Mar 30 | April 19 |
| Unleavened Bread (HagHaMatzoh) | April 4 | April 21 | April 10 | Mar 31 | April 20 |
| First Fruits (Yom HaBikkurim) | April 5 | April 22 | April 11 | April 1 | April 21 |
| Feast of Weeks or Pentecost (Shavuot) | May 23 | June 9 | May 29 | May 19 | June 8 |
| Jewish Year | 5768 | 5769 | 5770 | 5771 | 5772 |
| Feast of Trumpets or New Year (Rosh Hashanah) | Sept 13 | Sept 30 | Sept 19 | Sept 9 | Sept 29 |
| Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) | Sept 22 | Oct 9 | Sept 28 | Sept 18 | Oct 8 |
| Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) | Sept 27 | Oct 14 | Oct 3 | Sept 23 | Oct 13 |
| Rejoicing in the Torah (Simchat Torah) | Oct 5 | Oct 22 | Oct 11 | Oct 1 | Oct 21 |
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Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) | Dec 5 | Dec 22 | Dec 12 | Dec 2 | Dec 21 |
| Feast of Lots (Purim) | Mar 4 | Mar 21 | Mar 10 | Feb 28 | Mar 10 |
