MoedThe dates of Fast of Esther
Fast of Esther from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | March 9 | — | 13 Adar 5780 |
| 2021 | February 25 | — | 13 Adar 5781 |
| 2022 | March 16 | — | 13 Adar II 5782 |
| 2023 | March 6 | — | 13 Adar 5783 |
| 2024 | March 21 | — | 11 Adar II 5784 |
| 2025 | March 13 | — | 13 Adar 5785 |
| 2026 | March 2 | — | 13 Adar 5786 |
| 2027 | March 22 | — | 13 Adar II 5787 |
| 2028 | March 9 | — | 11 Adar 5788 |
| 2029 | February 28 | — | 13 Adar 5789 |
| 2030 | March 18 | — | 13 Adar II 5790 |
| 2031 | March 6 | — | 11 Adar 5791 |
| 2032 | February 25 | — | 13 Adar 5792 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Fast of Esther: what it is
The Fast of Esther recalls the three days of fasting by Esther and the Jews of Shushan (Esther 4:16) and the fast of the Jews before the fighting (9:31). It is a minor fast, from dawn to nightfall.
When the 13th of Adar falls on Shabbat the fast is brought forward to the Thursday before. In a leap year it is kept in Adar II.
What people do
- No eating or drinking from dawn to nightfall.
- Reading “Vayechal” from the Torah and saying Aneinu at the afternoon service.
- Giving three half-coins before the Megillah reading, as is customary (Machatzit HaShekel).
Also written: Fast of Esther, Taanit Esther, Ta’anit Esther, Taanis Esther.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Fast of Esther in 2027?
Fast of Esther 2027 falls on Monday, March 22, 2027.
How long does Fast of Esther last?
Fast of Esther lasts 1 day.
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