FEASTS OF THE LORD & BIBLICAL CELEBRATIONS

December 2026 – October 2027

“These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.”

Leviticus 23:4

The Feasts of the LORD are God's appointed times given in Scripture. They remember His mighty acts of redemption and point us toward Jesus/Yeshua, our Messiah.

We begin with Hanukkah and Purim, two important Jewish celebrations that are not among the appointed Feasts of the LORD in Leviticus 23, followed by the Spring and Fall Feasts.

HANUKKAH — FESTIVAL OF DEDICATION

December 5–12, 2026

Begins at sundown December 4

John 10:22–23

Hanukkah commemorates the cleansing and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its desecration in the second century BC.

Note: Hanukkah is not one of the Feasts of the LORD commanded in Leviticus 23. It is a Jewish historical celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights. The Gospel of John records Yeshua in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication.

Messianic Reflection:

Yeshua is the Light of the World. Hanukkah reminds us of faithfulness to God, holiness, and our calling to walk in His light.

John 8:12 • John 10:22–30

PURIM — FEAST OF LOTS

March 23, 2027

Begins at sundown March 22

Esther 9:20–28

Purim remembers God's preservation of the Jewish people from destruction during the Persian Empire. Through Esther and Mordecai, the LORD brought deliverance when His people faced a decree of death.

Note: Purim is not one of the Feasts of the LORD in Leviticus 23. It is a biblical historical celebration established in the Book of Esther.

Messianic Reflection:

Purim reminds us of God's faithfulness in preserving His covenant people. Through Israel, the promised Messiah came into the world, bringing salvation to both Jew and Gentile.

Esther 4:14 • Romans 11:1–2

SPRING FEASTS — 2027

PASSOVER — PESACH

April 21, 2027

Begins at sundown April 20

Leviticus 23:5 • Exodus 12

Passover remembers Israel's deliverance from bondage in Egypt. A spotless lamb was slain, its blood was applied, and judgment passed over those who were under the blood.

Messianic Fulfillment:

Yeshua is our Passover Lamb. Through His shed blood we have redemption and deliverance from the bondage and penalty of sin.

John 1:29 • 1 Corinthians 5:7 • 1 Peter 1:18–19

FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD

April 22–28, 2027

Begins at sundown April 21

Leviticus 23:6–8

For seven days Israel was commanded to eat unleavened bread. Leaven is also used in Scripture as a picture of sin and corruption.

Messianic Fulfillment:

Yeshua was completely without sin. Because our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed for us, we are called to put away the old leaven and walk in sincerity and truth.

1 Corinthians 5:7–8 • Hebrews 4:15

FIRSTFRUITS

Spring 2027

During the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Leviticus 23:9–14

Israel brought the firstfruits of the harvest before the LORD, acknowledging that the harvest belonged to Him and trusting Him for the greater harvest still to come.

The precise date of Firstfruits is understood differently among Jewish and Messianic traditions.

Messianic Fulfillment:

Yeshua rose from the dead and became the Firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. His resurrection is the promise of the resurrection to come for all who belong to Him.

1 Corinthians 15:20–23

SHAVUOT — FEAST OF WEEKS / PENTECOST

June 11, 2027

Begins at sundown June 10

Leviticus 23:15–21

The LORD commanded Israel to count seven complete weeks and then fifty days from Firstfruits to the Feast of Weeks, known in the New Testament as Pentecost.

Jewish tradition also associates Shavuot with the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Messianic Fulfillment:

In Acts 2, the disciples were gathered together on Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon them. They were empowered to proclaim the Good News of Yeshua, and about three thousand souls were added that day.

Jeremiah 31:31–33 • Acts 2:1–4 • Acts 2:37–41

FALL FEASTS — 2027

YOM TERUAH — FEAST OF TRUMPETS

October 2–3, 2027

Begins at sundown October 1

Leviticus 23:23–25

The LORD commanded His people to observe this appointed time with a memorial of blowing of trumpets and a holy gathering.

Throughout Scripture, the trumpet is associated with gathering, warning, the presence of God, and the coming of the King.

Messianic Hope:

The trumpet points us forward to the return of Yeshua, when the trumpet will sound and His people will be gathered to Him.

Matthew 24:30–31 • 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 • 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

YOM KIPPUR — DAY OF ATONEMENT

October 11, 2027

Begins at sundown October 10

Leviticus 23:26–32

The Day of Atonement was a solemn appointed time when Israel was called to humble themselves before the LORD. The high priest entered the Most Holy Place with blood to make atonement for the people.

Messianic Fulfillment & Prophetic Hope:

Yeshua is our Great High Priest, who made atonement through His own blood.

Prophetically, this solemn day also points us toward the return of Messiah—a time of repentance, cleansing, and judgment when the King will judge the nations.

Zechariah 12:10 • Zechariah 13:1 • Matthew 25:31–46 • Hebrews 9:11–12

SUKKOT — FEAST OF TABERNACLES

October 16–22, 2027

Begins at sundown October 15

Leviticus 23:33–43

The Feast of Tabernacles remembers how God caused Israel to dwell in temporary shelters after bringing them out of Egypt. It celebrates the presence, provision, and faithfulness of God among His people.

Messianic Hope:

Yeshua came and “dwelt among us,” and Scripture points us toward the day when God will dwell forever with His redeemed people.

The prophet Zechariah also speaks of a future time when the nations will go up to Jerusalem to worship the King and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

John 1:14 • John 7:37–39 • Zechariah 14:16 • Revelation 21:3

SHEMINI ATZERET — THE EIGHTH DAY

October 23, 2027

Begins at sundown October 22

Leviticus 23:36, 39

Following the seven days of Tabernacles, the LORD commanded His people to gather for another special sacred assembly on the eighth day.

Messianic Hope:

The eighth day beautifully directs our attention toward new beginnings and the promised day when God makes all things new and dwells forever with His people.

Revelation 21:1–5

THE FALL FEASTS — THE RETURN OF THE KING

TRUMPETS — The trumpet sounds and the King returns.

DAY OF ATONEMENT — A picture of repentance, cleansing, and judgment at the coming of Messiah.

TABERNACLES — The King dwells and reigns with His people.

THE EIGHTH DAY — All things made new.

Together, the Fall Feasts give us a beautiful prophetic picture of the return of Yeshua, judgment and restoration, and the coming reign of the King.

THE FEASTS POINT US TO YESHUA

From redemption to resurrection, from the outpouring of the Spirit to the coming of the King, the Feasts of the LORD continually point us toward Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah.

“For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.”

1 Corinthians 5:7