ראש חודש טבת
Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Tevet uniquely falls during Chanukah, combining Rosh Chodesh and Chanukah observances.
When is Rosh Chodesh Tevet 2026?
Begins at sunset
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Ends at nightfall
Friday, December 11, 2026
Rosh Chodesh Tevet falls during Chanukah, in December or January.
Significance
Rosh Chodesh Tevet occurs during Chanukah. Three Torah scrolls are read: for Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah, and the maftir.
Rosh Chodesh Tevet Prayers
View the complete collection of prayers and blessings for Rosh Chodesh Tevet in Hebrew and English.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Tevet uniquely falls during Chanukah (the 6th or 7th candle), making it one of the few times Rosh Chodesh and a holiday overlap. The Torah service on this day includes three scrolls: the daily reading, the Rosh Chodesh reading, and the Chanukah reading. The month of Tevet also contains the fast of the 10th of Tevet.
Because Rosh Chodesh Tevet falls during Chanukah, the prayer service combines both observances: full Hallel (for Chanukah, not the usual half Hallel of Rosh Chodesh), Ya'aleh V'Yavo and Al HaNissim in the Amidah, and three Torah scrolls. This makes it one of the more liturgically complex days of the year.
About Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Tevet (ראש חודש טבת) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Rosh Chodesh Tevet 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.
Looking for prayers? Am Hazak provides the complete text for Rosh Chodesh Tevet prayers in Hebrew with English translations. Visit our Rosh Chodesh Tevet prayers page for blessings and liturgy.