which jewish holiday is today

The Jewish holiday today, September 23, 2025, is Rosh Hashanah. It is the Jewish New Year, marking the start of the year 5786 in the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah began at sunset on September 22 and will continue through September 24. It is a significant holiday that involves prayer, introspection, and the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn) and is celebrated with customs such as dipping apples in honey to symbolize hopes for a sweet new year.