ראש חודש חשון
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan marks the beginning of Cheshvan, a month with no holidays, representing the return to everyday life.
When is Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2026?
Begins at sunset
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Ends at nightfall
Monday, October 12, 2026
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan falls at the end of Tishrei, typically in October. It can be one or two days.
Significance
Cheshvan is called 'Mar Cheshvan' because it has no holidays. It represents the return to everyday life after the intense holiday season of Tishrei.
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Prayers
View the complete collection of prayers and blessings for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in Hebrew and English.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Cheshvan (also called Marcheshvan) is notable for being the only month with no holidays or special observances, earning it the nickname 'bitter Cheshvan.' Tradition holds that a future holiday will be assigned to Cheshvan as a reward for its patience. The prayer for rain (V'ten Tal U'Matar) begins on the 7th of Cheshvan in Israel.
Like all Rosh Chodesh observances, half Hallel is recited, the Ya'aleh V'Yavo prayer is added to the Amidah and Birkat Hamazon, and a special Torah reading from Numbers 28:1-15 describes the Rosh Chodesh sacrifices. Musaf is also added to the morning service. Tachanun is not recited.
About Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan (ראש חודש חשון) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.
Looking for prayers? Am Hazak provides the complete text for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan prayers in Hebrew with English translations. Visit our Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan prayers page for blessings and liturgy.