Lag Baomer in Israel: May 24th-25th, 2027

Lag Baomer in Israel is a time for outdoor celebrations. The Jewish festival marks the 33rd day of the ‘counting of the Omer’, which begins on Passover and ends on Shavuot. These are days of mourning in response to the tragedies that happened during the period in Biblical times. Lag Baomer in 2027 takes place from sundown on May 24th through May 25th.

In modern Israel, the holiday is mostly marked with bonfires which symbolize the flames of the signal fires from the great revolt that took place in the 2nd century when many of Israel’s Jewish population revolted against the Romans. This revolt was brutally quashed and led to major destruction of the Jewish communities of the land.

Celebrations for Lag Baomer in Israel are focused, at least from a religious perspective around the tomb of the Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi) at Mount Meron in the Western Galilee near Safed when thousands of religious Jews take the pilgrimage to Mount Meron to light bonfires.

Across Israel, parties and bonfires take place to mark Lag Baomer. If you’re visiting, it could also be interesting to visit Mount Meron at Lag Baomer and see the celebrations of the religious communities at the tomb of Rabbi bar Yochai. You can also join our wonderful Safed walking tour to get a better feel of the magical city.