Biblical Holiday Dates Printable for 2022

These are the dates for when the Biblical holidays land in 2022! As usual, here is a free printable for you to stick in your planner, on your fridge, desk, or wherever else so that you can be sure to free up these days to celebrate the set apart times of our Creator. All of these holidays are significant, and honoring them will cause your faith to grow tremendously! Some of these days are called Sabbaths in Scripture, which means we are not to do any work on those days and otherwise treat them as the weekly Sabbath. I've made a note of those days so that you can plan accordingly.

Once again I'm giving you two different sets of dates. There are many calendars out there that believers observe, and my goal is not to convince you of which one to pick. I share these two because they are the most common amongst people I know. I would encourage you to pick a calendar and go with it. If you have a congregation, going with their dates gives you a chance to celebrate with community, which I am all for. As always, pray about how you should live and be willing to make changes and adjustments as your faith grows and you learn more.

Traditional calendar:

The traditional calendar has days going from sundown to sundown. Holidays start at sundown on the day listed. For example, Passover starts at sundown on April 15 and ends at sundown the next day, on April 16. The traditional calendar also gives an extra day for Shavuot and Yom Teruah, though Scripture treats both as one-day holidays.

Passover - April 15-16

Unleavened Bread - April 16-23

First Fruits - April 23-24

Shavuot - June 4-6

Feast of Trumpets - September 25-27

Yom Kippur - October 4

Feast of Tabernacles - October 9-17

Sabbath days:

First day of Unleavened Bread - April 16-17
Last day of Unleavened Bread - April 23-24
Shavuot - June 4-6
Feast of Trumpets - September 25-27
Yom Kippur - October 4-5
First day of Sukkot - October 9-10
Last day of Sukkot - October 16-17

Click here to download the printable for the traditional calendar dates for the Biblical holidays.

Torah to the Tribes' calendar:

This calendar uses daylight to daylight dates. This means Passover starts at daybreak on April 3 and ends at daybreak April 4, which is the start of Unleavened Bread.

Passover - April 3

Unleavened Bread - April 4-10

First Fruits - April 10

Shavuot - May 29

Feast of Trumpets - September 17

Yom Kippur - September 26

Feast of Tabernacles - October 1-8

Sabbath days:
First day of Matzah Week - April 4
Last day of Matzah Week - April 10
Shavuot - May 29
Yom Teruah - September 17
Yom Kippur - September 26
First day of Sukkot - October 1
Last day of Sukkot - October 8

A note about Sabbath days.

As mentioned, certain Biblical holidays are to be treated as we would the weekly Sabbath. That means taking time off of professional work, and as many normal household chores and tasks as possible. We don't shop on the Sabbath or run errands. For more about this see this post. We should prioritize having these days off from work. The other holidays we are not required to treat as Sabbaths and are free to work or get groceries. If possible, I would encourage you to take these days off of work as a way to change your pace and have fun with the Biblical set apart times.

Whatever calendar you go by, now is the time to plan your schedule and put in for time off from work so that you can enjoy these set apart times.

Click here to download this free printable of the Torah to the Tribes dates for the Biblical holidays.

Related posts:
The Beginner's Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Why I Started Celebrating the Biblical Feasts
What is No-Work Day?

Biblical Holiday Dates 2021 + Printable

These are the dates when the Hebrew holidays land in 2021! As usual, here is a free printable for you to stick in your planner, on your fridge, on your desk, or wherever else so that you can be sure to free up these days to celebrate the set apart times of our Creator. All of these holidays are significant, and honoring them will cause your faith to grow tremendously! Some of these days are called Sabbaths in Scripture, which means we are not to do any work on those days and otherwise treat them as the weekly Sabbath. I've made note of those days so that you can plan accordingly.

Once again I'm giving you two different sets of dates. There are many calendars out there that believers observe, and my goal is not to convince you of which one to pick. I share these two because they are the most common amongst people I know. I would encourage you to pick a calendar and go with it. If you have a congregation, going with their dates gives you a chance to celebrate with community, which I am all for. As always, pray about how you should live and be willing to make changes and adjustments as your faith grows and you learn more.

Traditional calendar:

The traditional calendar has days going from sundown to sundown. Holidays start at sundown on the day listed. For example, Passover starts at sundown on March 27 and ends at sundown the next day, on March 28. The traditional calendar also gives an extra day for Shavuot and Yom Teruah, though Scripture treats both as one-day holidays.

Passover - March 27-28
Feast of Unleavened Bread - March 28 - April 4
First Fruits - March 28-29
Shavuot - May 16-18
Yom Teruah - September 6-8
Yom Kippur - September 15-16
Sukkot - September 20-27

No work days:

First day of Unleavened Bread - March 28-29
Last day of Unleavened Bread - April 3-4
Shavuot - May 16-18
Yom Teruah - September 6-8
Yom Kippur - September 15-16
First day of Sukkot - September 20-21
Last day of Sukkot - September 26-27

Not familiar with a no work day? They are treated as the weekly Sabbath. More on that here!

Torah to the Tribes' calendar:

This calendar uses daylight to daylight dates. This means Passover starts at daybreak on April 3 and ends at daybreak April 4, which is the start of Unleavened Bread.

Passover - April 3
Feast of Matzah - April 4 - 10
First Fruits - April 4
Shavuot - May 23
Yom Teruah - September 17
Yom Kippur - September 26
Sukkot - October 1-8

No work days:
First day of Matzah Week - April 4
Last day of Matzah Week - April 10
Shavuot - May 23
Yom Teruah - September 17
Yom Kippur - September 26
First day of Sukkot - October 1
Last day of Sukkot - October 8

Whatever calendar you go by, now is the time to plan your schedule and put in for time off from work so that you can enjoy these set apart times.

Related posts:
The Beginner's Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Why I Started Celebrating the Biblical Feasts
What is No-Work Day?

Hebrew Holiday Dates 2020 + Printable

Here are the 2020 Hebrew holiday dates! As usual, I'm providing a free printable so you can stick it in your planner, take it work, put it on the fridge, or whatever else you need to do to make sure that you'll be free to celebrate the special times of our Creator. All of these holidays are significant, and some of them are called Sabbaths in Scripture, which means we are instructed not to do any work on those days. I've made note of those so that you can plan accordingly. You can read more about no-work days here.

There are several different calendars out there for celebrating the feasts, and once again I'm giving you two sets of dates. My goal is not to convince you of one over the other (or even necessarily either of these), but to encourage you to pick a calendar to use so that you can honor Scripture's set apart times to the best of your ability. As always, pray about how you should live and be willing to make changes and adjustments as your faith grows.

Traditional calendar:

The traditional calendar has days going from sundown to sundown. Holidays start at sundown on the day listed. For example, Passover starts at sundown on April 9 and ends at sundown on April 10. The traditional calendar also gives an extra day for Shavuot and Yom Teruah, though Scripture treats both as one-day holidays.

Passover - April 8-9
Feast of Matzah - April 9-16
First Fruits - April 11-12
Shavuot - May 28-30
Yom Teruah - September 18-20
Yom Kippur - September 27-28
Sukkot - October 2-10


No work days:
First day of Matzah Week - April 9-10
Last day of Matzah Week - April 15-16
Shavuot - May 28-30
Yom Teruah - September 18-20
Yom Kippur - September 27-28
First day of Sukkot - October 2-3
Last day of Sukkot - October 9-10

Click here to download the traditional calendar Hebrew holiday dates.

Torah to the Tribes' calendar:

This calendar uses daylight to daylight dates. This means Passover starts at daybreak on April 2 and ends at daybreak on April 3.

Passover - April 2
Feast of Matzah - April 3-9
First Fruits - April 5
Shavuot - May 24
Yom Teruah - September 16
Yom Kippur - September 25
Sukkot - September 30 - October 7

No work days:
First day of Matzah Week - April 3
Last day of Matzah Week - April 9
Shavuot - May 24
Yom Teruah - September 16
Yom Kippur - September 25
First day of Sukkot - September 30
Last day of Sukkot - October 7

Click here to download the Hebrew holiday dates from Torah to the Tribes.

Start planning to keep the Feasts this year!

8 Things Scripture Says About the Feast of Tabernacles

What does the Bible say about the Feast of Tabernacles, which is the Biblical holiday also known as Sukkot? This post takes a look at passages of Scripture to see the instructions given for Tabernacles - who it's for, how long it is, what you do at this set apart time, why it's celebrated, and that it will be observed in the latter days. These Scripture passages give us practical insight into this feast today and ideas for how we can honor this time.

Eight things Scripture says about the Feast of Tabernacles:

1. It is for all generations. -Leviticus 23:41

This isn't just a holiday for the people that lived in Bible times, or in the future once the Messiah returns. It is for you, today! No matter what part of the world you live in or your family history, YHWH wants you to set apart his feasts.

2. There are eight days of festivities, and you don't work on the first or last day. - Leviticus 23:35-36, 39

Have you ever gone on vacation and stuffed your itinerary so full that you came home exhausted? I think our Creator saw that tendency coming and purposefully set aside a couple of days of rest for us during this special time. For most of Sukkot we are permitted to do professional work, errands, and whatever else needs done. However on the first and last days we are asked to set those things aside in order to rest and focus on YHWH.

3. We should dwell in booths during Sukkot. -Leviticus 23:43

The Hebrew word for booths is sukkah, the plural of that is Sukkot which is where we get the name for this holiday. Sukkah means a temporary dwelling. Scripture does not elaborate on exactly what this looks like, so I think there is room for self expression. So part of the Feast of Tabernacles is stepping out of our normal living arrangement. Take a road trip, pitch a tent in your backyard, go to the lake, put up a canopy to eat meals under, etc. Make it a point to not stick to business as usual this week.

4. We should rejoice. -Leviticus 23:40

Like the Israelites rejoiced in Nehemiah when they celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles for the first time in generations after rediscovering Scripture's instructions, we should be overjoyed that we have instruction from the Living God on how we are to live! And you know what else? This holiday is not a burden or drudgery, it is genuinely fun! It's nice to be able to take off from work and spend time outdoors, and maybe even travel. It's also a time when we can grow more joy inside of ourselves. Keeping Scripture's instructions for the Biblical holidays and the Sabbath has made me a more joyful person in my daily life. Couldn't we all use more joy? This is a tangible way to promote that in ourselves and our families.

5. It is a reminder that YHWH made the children of Israel dwell in booths when he brought them out of Egypt. -Leviticus 23:43

Another reason we keep the Feast of Tabernacles is commemorate the history of YHWH's people, and to learn more of the Bible. The hands-on method of learning can help cement those truths in our hearts. Going to living history museums teaches children more about the ways of the past than just reading about it. Same thing with Scripture! By camping out during the Feast of Tabernacles, we learn a little bit what it was like to journey to the Promised Land. This time calls to mind the miraculous stories of YHWH's provision for his people, and teaches us to trust him more.

6. We should guard the Feast of Tabernacles. -Exodus 23:15-16

We shouldn't approach this time haphazardly, maybe celebrating if it works out. We don't get to say, "I know we should celebrate it but we are so busy/my friends aren't interested/my workplace won't cooperate." We are to guard this time. That means it's up to us to make space on our calendars and prioritize celebrating Sukkot. Be proactive and intentional about setting aside the time and resources needed to keep Scripture's instructions. Guard what is important!

7. We shouldn't appear before YHWH empty-handed, but we should present an offering according to what he has given us. -Deuteronomy 16:16-17

Though we no longer sacrifice animals, we can still give an offering during the feast. If YHWH has given you more than you need, then give to his Kingdom. Donate money to a ministry or support a missionary. Do you have more possessions than you need? Give them away during this time. This can be a meaningful part of the feast as you look for ways to meet needs and learn more about the impact ministries and missionaries are having around the world.

8. It will be celebrated in the latter days. -Zechariah 14:16

Not only will the Feast of Tabernacles be kept when the Messiah is ruling on earth, but those nations that don't celebrate it will be cut off from rain. This shows how important this time is to the Messiah! He gives blessings to those who keep his set apart times.

More posts on the Feast of Tabernacles:
What Jesus Said During Sukkot
Why You Should Celebrate Tabernacles
Sukkot Scripture Reading List

Four Species Lemonade for Sukkot

This pomegranate lemonade recipe is inspired by the instructions about the four species of trees to be included in Sukkot celebrations and temporary shelters. It's a refreshing drink to make during the Feast of Tabernacles, especially if it happens to be warm.

"You shall take on the first day the boughs of good trees, branches of palm trees, boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and you shall have joy before YHWH your Elohim for seven days." -Leviticus 23:40

From the above passage in Leviticus is where the idea of arbah minim or four species comes from during the Sukkot celebration. The species of trees are thought to be palm, myrtle, citron, and willow. These are the species that make up the traditional lulav that is used during Sukkot celebrations. I thought it would be fun to use four species of trees in a different way--lemonade!

Since it's tough to find citron I used lemon and lime instead. Coconut water made up the palm element. And while some parts of the willow and myrtle family are technically edible they aren't easy to track down and don't really lend themselves to a refreshing beverage. So I decided I would just use four different species of fruit trees, and added pomegranate juice. Look at that beautiful color! It is just as refreshing as it looks.

Four Species Lemonade Recipe:
2 cups coconut water
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup plain kombucha (optional to add some fizz and probiotics, you could sub more coconut water)
Ice

Mix all these ingredients in a pitcher and serve with lots of ice!

That's it. Really easy right? The coconut water is sweet to begin with so you don't need to add any extra sweetener, so it makes this lemonade a better option than most. You don't have to use kombucha but it is a great way to include the health benefits of probiotics. You could also use a lemon flavored kombucha and save yourself the step of squeezing the lemons. 

This is a really simple way to do something a little bit out of the ordinary for the Feasts. Let me know what you think if you try it! Do you have a favorite fall feast recipe?

More Sukkot ideas:
Campfire Recipes for the Feast of Tabernacles
Easy DIY Sukkah Decorations
8 Things the Bible Says about the Feast of Tabernacles