Next: 23 Apr to 10 Jun 2027
The Counting of the Omer
The seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot, a time of partial mourning in which many Jews do not marry.
When is The Counting of the Omer in 2027?
The Counting of the Omer 2027 runs from 23 April to 10 June 2027. Other years: 2026, 3 April to 21 May 2026; 2028, 12 April to 30 May 2028.
About The Counting of the Omer
The Omer is counted for forty-nine days from the second night of Passover to Shavuot. A tradition tells of a plague among the students of Rabbi Akiva in these weeks, and observant Jews do not hold weddings, and also do not cut their hair or hold music, for most of the period. Communities differ on which days are exempt: Lag BaOmer is one for many, and others keep the first thirty-three days only, or resume on Rosh Chodesh Sivan. Israeli wedding halls are quiet until the break and then full.
The Counting of the Omer dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | The Counting of the Omer date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 April to 21 May 2026 |
| 2027 | 23 April to 10 June 2027 |
| 2028 | 12 April to 30 May 2028 |
What is served
- cheesecake at Shavuot
- dairy dishes
Also part of it, and being written: Counting of the Omer (The counting between the festivals.), Lag BaOmer (The break in the mourning.), Shavuot (The festival that ends the period.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Counting of the Omer" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.