Appointed Times

And YHWH spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of YHWH, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.

Feast of Weeks (Shavuot)

May 23, 2026 (6th of Sivan)

Read about this celebration in Leviticus 23:15-22

The Next Appointment is Pentecost

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Appointed Times 2026 Calendar

Spring Appointments

Passover (Pesach)

Date: April 1, 2026 (14th of Abib)
Purpose: Remember Yah’s deliverance from Egypt and the sacrifice of the Lamb.
Reference: Leviticus 23:5

Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot)

Date: April 1 – April 8, 2026 (15th – 21st of Abib)
Purpose: Remember the hasty exodus from Egypt and purging of sin from our lives.
Reference: Leviticus 23:6-8

Feast of Weeks (Shavuot/Pentecost)

Date: May 23-24, 2026 (6th of Sivan)
Purpose: Celebrate the giving of the Torah and the outpouring of Yah’s Spirit.
Reference: Leviticus 23:15-22

Fall Appointments

Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah)

Date: September 12, 2026 (1st of Tishrei)
Purpose: Sound the alarm for repentance and prepare for Yah’s judgment and return
Reference: Leviticus 23:25
Observance: Day of Shouting; Anticipate the Messiah

Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)

Date: September 21, 2026 (10th of Tishrei)
Purpose: Reflect on Yah’s atonement for sin and seek reconciliation with Him.
Reference: Leviticus 23:26-32
Observance: Reflect, Fast, Pray, Deny Yourself

Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)

Date: September 26 – October 2, 2026 (15th – 22nd of Tishrei)
Purpose: Remember Yah’s provision in the wilderness and look forward to dwelling with Him.
Reference: Leviticus 23:33-44
Observance: No Work, Holy convocation, prayer, joy, gratitude

Shemini Atzeret (The 8th Day)

Date: October 3, 2026 (22nd of Tishrei)
Purpose: A solemn assembly to reflect on Yah’s provision, celebrate His goodness, and seek His presence
Reference: Leviticus 23:39-44
Observance: No work, holy convocation, prayers, joy, and gratitude.

Non-Commanded Feasts

Purim (Lots)

Date: March 2, 2026 (14th of Adar)
Purpose: Remember Yah’s deliverance of the Israelites from Haman’s plot and celebrate their victory.
Reference: Esther 9:1-32
Observance: Rest, enjoy a day of feasting and gladness (verse 16)

Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)

Date: December 4-12, 2026 (25th of Kislev – 2nd of Tevet)
Purpose: Celebrate the rededication of the Temple and Yah’s miraculous provision of light
Reference: Book of 1 Maccabees
Observance: Lighting the menorah, prayers of thanksgiving, and celebration of Yah’s faithfulness.