The biblical appointed times (Moedim) outlined in Leviticus 23 follow the biblical lunar-solar cycle, meaning each appointed day begins at sunset on the first date listed and concludes at nightfall on the final date. 

Appointed Time (Moed) Scripture Reference 2026 Gregorian Dates

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The biblical calendar is established on God’s rhythm of the sun and moon, where each biblical day begins at sundown and ends at the following sundown (Genesis 1:5; Leviticus 23). In Leviticus 23, these are called the Moedim—divine appointments or sacred rehearsals set by the Creator. 

The following schedule details God's appointed times for 2026 according to the standard biblical calendar reckoning (calculated from the sighting of the new moon crescent/standard Hebrew calendar dates). 

The Spring Appointed Times (First Month — Nisan / Abib)

The spring feasts commemorate Israel's redemption from Egypt and foreshadow Yeshua's first coming: His death, burial, resurrection, and the outpouring of the Spirit.  

1. Passover (Pesach)

• Biblical Date: 14th of Nisan (at twilight)

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, through sundown on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:5; Exodus 12:1–14; 1 Corinthians 5:7

• Significance: The memorial of the lamb's blood on the doorposts; the sacrifice of Yeshua, the spotless Lamb of God, on the cross. The Passover Seder meal is eaten on the evening opening this day (Wednesday night, April 1).

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2. Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot)

• Biblical Date: 15th to 21st of Nisan (Seven days)

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Thursday, April 2, 2026, through sundown on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

• High Sabbaths (Holy Convocations / No Customary Labor):
  First Day High Sabbath: Sundown Thursday, April 2 – Sundown Friday, April 3, 2026.
  Seventh Day High Sabbath: Sundown Wednesday, April 8 – Sundown Thursday, April 9, 2026.

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:6–8; Exodus 12:15–20; 1 Corinthians 5:8

• Significance: Eating unleavened bread for seven days; purging out the leaven of sin and walking in sincerity and truth, resting in Messiah's sinless life and burial.

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3. Feast of Firstfruits (Yom HaBikkurim)

• Biblical Date: The day after the Sabbath during Unleavened Bread

• 2026 Observance: Observed starting at sundown on Saturday, April 4, 2026, through sundown on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (or historically on Nisan 16: Friday evening, April 3 – Saturday, April 4).

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:9–14; 1 Corinthians 15:20–23

• Significance: Waving the first sheaf of the barley harvest; Yeshua’s bodily resurrection as the firstfruits from the dead. This day begins the 50-day countdown to Pentecost (Counting of the Omer).

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4. Feast of Weeks / Pentecost (Shavuot)

• Biblical Date: The 50th day after counting seven complete weeks

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Thursday, May 21, 2026, through sundown on Friday, May 22, 2026 (observed through sundown Saturday, May 23 in Diaspora traditions).

• Status: High Sabbath / Holy Convocation (No customary work).

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:15–22; Acts 2:1–4

• Significance: Waving two leavened loaves of the summer wheat harvest; the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit writing the Law on hearts in Jerusalem.

The Fall Appointed Times (Seventh Month — Tishrei)

The fall feasts occur in the seventh month, representing completion, divine judgment, the return of the King, and the establishing of His kingdom.

5. Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah)

• Biblical Date: 1st of Tishrei

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, through sundown on Saturday, September 12, 2026 (traditionally observed through Sunday, September 13).

• Status: High Sabbath / Holy Convocation (Coinciding with the weekly Sabbath).

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:23–25; Numbers 29:1–6; 1 Thessalonians 4:16

• Significance: A day of shouting and sounding the shofar; awakening call to repentance, the resurrection of the righteous, the coronation of the Messiah, and the opening of the Ten Days of Awe.

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6. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)

• Biblical Date: 10th of Tishrei

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20, 2026, through sundown on Monday, September 21, 2026.

• Status: Sabbath of Solemn Rest (Shabbat Shabbaton); complete fast (no food or water) and complete cessation of all work.

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 16; Leviticus 23:26–32; Hebrews 9:11–14

• Significance: Afflicting the soul; national repentance, cleansing from sin, and Yeshua our Great High Priest entering the heavenly Holy of Holies with His own blood.

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7. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)

• Biblical Date: 15th to 21st of Tishrei (Seven days)

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Friday, September 25, 2026, through sundown on Friday, October 2, 2026.

• First Day High Sabbath: Sundown Friday, September 25 – Sundown Saturday, September 26, 2026 (Coinciding with the weekly Sabbath).

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:33–43; Deuteronomy 16:13–17; John 7:37–39

• Significance: Dwelling in temporary booths (sukkot), rejoicing before the Lord, celebrating the final autumn ingathering of harvest, and looking ahead to the Millennial reign when Messiah tabernacles bodily among men.

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8. The Eighth Day Assembly (Shemini Atzeret)

• Biblical Date: 22nd of Tishrei

• 2026 Observance: Begins at sundown on Friday, October 2, 2026, through sundown on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

• Status: High Sabbath / Holy Convocation (Coinciding with the weekly Sabbath).

• Key Scripture: Leviticus 23:36, 39; Numbers 29:35–38; Revelation 21:1–5

• Significance: Stepping out of the temporary booths into a day of solemn, intimate communion; foreshadows the eternal state, the New Jerusalem coming down, and God dwelling forever with His redeemed people beyond the seven days of this physical creation.

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Quick-Reference Summary for 2026

• Passover Memorial: April 1 (evening) – April 2

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• Unleavened Bread (Day 1 High Sabbath): April 2 (sundown) –

• April 3

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• Unleavened Bread (Day 7 High Sabbath): April 8 (sundown) –

•  April 9

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• Pentecost / Shavuot (High Sabbath): May 21 (sundown) – 

• May 22

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• Feast of Trumpets (High Sabbath): September 11 (sundown) – 

• September 12

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• Day of Atonement (Fast / Solemn Sabbath): September 20 (sundown) – September 21

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• Feast of Tabernacles (Day 1 High Sabbath): September 25 (sundown) – September 26

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• The Eighth Day Assembly (High Sabbath): October 2 (sundown) – October 3 

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(Note: In 2026, three of the major fall High Sabbaths—Yom Teruah, Day 1 of Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret—conveniently align directly with the seventh-day weekly Sabbath from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown).