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When is Purim 2026?
Purim 2026 is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It's marked in 5 countries, including Australia, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom and United States.
Purim commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther.
See March 3 on the world mapPurim 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | March 3Tuesday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | March 3Tuesday |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | March 3Tuesday |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | March 3Tuesday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | March 3Tuesday |
Questions about Purim
- When is Purim in 2026?
- Purim is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Purim?
- Purim is marked in 5 countries: Australia, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom and United States.
- Is Purim 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.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- National Day February 4
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- International Women's Day March 8
- Republic Day January 1
- Liberation Day January 1
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Flag Day February 24
- Remembrance Day March 1