ימי ספירת העומר
Days of the Omer
The Days of the Omer is a 49-day counting period between Passover and Shavuot, connecting physical and spiritual freedom.
When is Days of the Omer 2026?
Begins at sunset
Friday, April 3, 2026
Ends at nightfall
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Omer is counted for 49 days beginning on the second night of Passover (16 Nisan) until the night before Shavuot (5 Sivan), typically from April to May or June.
Significance
The Omer period represents spiritual self-improvement, with each day corresponding to a combination of seven divine attributes, preparing for the revelation at Sinai.
Days of the Omer Prayers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Days of the Omer
The Omer is the 49-day period counted from the second night of Passover until Shavuot. Each evening after nightfall, a blessing is recited and the specific day and week are declared. The period carries semi-mourning customs — weddings, live music, and haircuts are generally avoided — in memory of a plague among Rabbi Akiva's students.
Counting the Omer represents the spiritual journey from physical liberation (the Exodus) to spiritual revelation (receiving the Torah at Sinai). Kabbalistic tradition associates each of the 49 days with a unique combination of seven divine attributes (sefirot), providing a framework for daily introspection and character refinement.
About Days of the Omer
Days of the Omer (ימי ספירת העומר) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Days of the Omer 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.
Looking for prayers? Am Hazak provides the complete text for Days of the Omer prayers in Hebrew with English translations. Visit our Days of the Omer prayers page for blessings and liturgy.