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YOUR PURIM GUIDE
Purim 5786
Monday - Wednesday
13-15 Adar, 5786
March 2-4, 2026Click here to receive all Holiday Guides via e-mail,
The Holiday of Purim includes the fast day called Taanis Esther, the day of Purim and the day of Shushan Purim. (Definition of terms will be found in the text.)
This year, (5786 - 2026) the dates and times are: Shabbos Zachor
Saturday
February 28
11 AdarSpecial Torah Reading - Parshas Zachor - to be heard by all members of the family - men, women and children. Taanis Esther
Monday
March 2
13 Adar
- We fast from 3 hours before daybreak until after nightfall.
- Half-Shekel.
Purim Eve
Monday Night
March 2
14 Adar
- After nightfall, during the Maariv/Arvit services, the Megilla is read from a parchment scroll for all those who are present in the Synagogue. If one is unable to attend, a private reading should be arranged. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
- The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the evening Amida.
Purim Day
Tuesday
March 3
14 AdarIf one is unable to attend the synagogue, a special Megilla reading should be made at their location. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
- The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the Amida.
- Special Torah Reading
- Megilla reading
- Giving of Mishloach Manot - food gifts
- Matanot L'evyonim - Charity to the poor
- Festive meal in the afternoon after Mincha services.
Shushan Purim
Wednesday
March 4
15 AdarThis day is celebrated as Purim Day in Jerusalem. No Tachnun said.
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