Jewish Birthday Calculator
Calculate your Hebrew birth date and upcoming Hebrew birthdays based on the Jewish calendar.
Jewish Birthday Calculator
Enter your birth date to calculate the Hebrew date and upcoming Hebrew birthdays.
Select how many upcoming Hebrew birthdays you want to calculate.
Enter your birth date to see the Hebrew date.
About Hebrew Birthdays
In Judaism, birthdays are traditionally celebrated according to the Hebrew calendar. Since the Hebrew calendar is based on lunar cycles, Hebrew birthdays fall on different Gregorian dates each year.
Your Hebrew birthday is the anniversary of your birth according to the Jewish calendar, corresponding to the same Hebrew date each year. This calculator helps you find your Hebrew birth date and the upcoming Gregorian dates when your Hebrew birthday will occur.
Traditionally, one's Hebrew birthday is considered a personal Yom Tov (special day) and a time for reflection, celebration, and sometimes special customs like giving tzedakah (charity) or reciting specific prayers.
About Hebrew Calendar Dates
The Hebrew or Jewish calendar (הַלּוּחַ הָעִבְרִי, Ha-Luah ha-Ivri) is a lunisolar calendar used for Jewish religious observances and as an official calendar for the State of Israel.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is purely solar, the Hebrew calendar tracks both the moon phase and the time of the solar year. This means that months begin on the new moon, but adjustments are made to ensure that holidays occur in their appropriate seasons.
The Hebrew calendar adds a leap month (Adar II) in 7 out of every 19 years to keep holidays in their proper seasons. Because of this, Hebrew birthdays occur on different Gregorian dates each year, and tracking them requires specialized calculations.
If you're interested in the numerical significance of Hebrew names and birthdays, our Gematria Calculator can help you discover the mystical values behind Hebrew letters and words.
Jewish Birthday Traditions
- Day of Reflection: Many use their Hebrew birthday as a time to reflect on their personal growth and set goals for the coming year.
- Increased Torah Study: Some have the custom to increase their Torah learning on their Hebrew birthday.
- Tzedakah (Charity): Giving charity on one's Hebrew birthday is a common custom, especially in multiples of 18 (the numerical value of חי, "life").
- Blessing Others: Some have the tradition to bless others or be blessed by a rabbi on their Hebrew birthday.
- Special Foods: Eating special foods, particularly fruits that require the שהחיינו blessing if they are new for the season.
For help with Hebrew pronunciation of blessings and prayers, check out our Hebrew Transliteration Tool that converts Hebrew text to Latin characters for easier reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hebrew or Jewish birthday?
A Hebrew birthday is the anniversary of your birth according to the Jewish calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar different from the Gregorian calendar. Hebrew birthdays fall on different Gregorian dates each year.
Why is a Hebrew birthday important?
In Jewish tradition, Hebrew birthdays carry special significance for certain rituals, celebrations, and lifecycle events. Many people observe traditions like giving charity or increasing Torah study on their Hebrew birthday.
How do I calculate my Hebrew birth date?
Simply enter your Gregorian birth date in our calculator, and it will automatically determine your Hebrew birth date and show upcoming Hebrew birthday dates on the Gregorian calendar.
What happens if I was born during Adar in a regular year or Adar II in a leap year?
Our calculator handles these special cases according to Jewish tradition. If you were born in Adar of a regular year, your birthday in a leap year falls in Adar II. If you were born in Adar II, your birthday in a regular year falls in Adar.