Pentecost
Is Shavuot the Jewish Pentecost?
Shavuot goes by many names, but Pentecost is not usually one of them.
What are Other Names for Shavuot?
For a holiday that is only one or two days long, “weeks” seems a strange name.
Shavuot 2026
In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.