MoedThe dates of Yom Yerushalayim
Yom Yerushalayim from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of May 21 | May 22 | 28 Iyar 5780 |
| 2021 | evening of May 9 | May 10 | 28 Iyar 5781 |
| 2022 | evening of May 28 | May 29 | 28 Iyar 5782 |
| 2023 | evening of May 18 | May 19 | 28 Iyar 5783 |
| 2024 | evening of June 4 | June 5 | 28 Iyar 5784 |
| 2025 | evening of May 25 | May 26 | 28 Iyar 5785 |
| 2026 | evening of May 14 | May 15 | 28 Iyar 5786 |
| 2027 | evening of June 3 | June 4 | 28 Iyar 5787 |
| 2028 | evening of May 23 | May 24 | 28 Iyar 5788 |
| 2029 | evening of May 12 | May 13 | 28 Iyar 5789 |
| 2030 | evening of May 30 | May 31 | 28 Iyar 5790 |
| 2031 | evening of May 20 | May 21 | 28 Iyar 5791 |
| 2032 | evening of May 8 | May 9 | 28 Iyar 5792 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Yom Yerushalayim: what it is
On the 28th of Iyar 5727 (June 7, 1967) Israeli forces reached the Old City of Jerusalem and the Western Wall. The Chief Rabbinate set the day as a holiday, with Hallel in many communities.
In Jerusalem a flag march crosses the Old City, and ceremonies gather veterans of the war.
What people do
- Saying Hallel, according to the community’s custom.
- Going up to the Western Wall.
- Taking part in ceremonies and the flag march.
Also written: Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerouchalayim.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom Yerushalayim in 2027?
Yom Yerushalayim 2027 begins on the evening of Thursday, June 3 and ends on Friday, June 4, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Yom Yerushalayim last?
Yom Yerushalayim lasts 1 day.
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