ראש חודש אייר
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Iyar begins the month associated with healing, falling during the Omer counting period.
When is Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2026?
Begins at sunset
Friday, April 17, 2026
Ends at nightfall
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls in April or May.
Significance
Iyar is associated with healing—its Hebrew letters form an acronym for 'I am God your Healer.' It also contains modern Israeli holidays.
Rosh Chodesh Iyar Prayers
View the complete collection of prayers and blessings for Rosh Chodesh Iyar in Hebrew and English.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Iyar falls entirely within the Omer counting period and contains several significant days: Pesach Sheni (14th), Lag BaOmer (18th), and Yom Yerushalayim (28th). In Israel, Yom HaZikaron (4th) and Yom HaAtzma'ut (5th) also fall in Iyar. The month is associated with healing — the Hebrew letters of Iyar are an acronym for 'Ani Hashem Rofecha' (I am God your healer).
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo, the Torah reading, and Musaf. Since Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls during the Omer period, the Omer counting continues at evening services. The semi-mourning customs of the Omer remain in effect on Rosh Chodesh itself.
About Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Iyar (ראש חודש אייר) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.
Looking for prayers? Am Hazak provides the complete text for Rosh Chodesh Iyar prayers in Hebrew with English translations. Visit our Rosh Chodesh Iyar prayers page for blessings and liturgy.