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When is Lag BaOmer 2026?

Lag BaOmer 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It's marked in 2 countries, including Israel and United States.

Lag B'Omer (Lag Ba'Omer, Lag La'omer, Lag L'Omer) is the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which is a period of 49 days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot.

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Lag BaOmer 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇮🇱 IsraelMay 5TuesdayOptional holiday
🇺🇸 United StatesMay 5TuesdayReligious holiday

Questions about Lag BaOmer

When is Lag BaOmer in 2026?
Lag BaOmer is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Which countries celebrate Lag BaOmer?
Lag BaOmer is marked in 2 countries: Israel and United States.
Is Lag BaOmer a public holiday?
In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.

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