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Proclamation 11025

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish American contributions to U.S. history and encouraging observance through programs, activities, and a special national Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026. It includes political messaging about combating anti-Semitism and references the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 25067

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 25067

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Sabbath observance ends (nightfall)

  4. National Sabbath observance begins (sundown)

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon Americans to celebrate heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans
  • Call upon Americans to observe month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies
  • Encourage national Sabbath observance from sundown May 15 to nightfall May 16, 2026

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • May 2026 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged national Sabbath observance May 15-16, 2026
  • Month-long programs and ceremonies throughout May 2026

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Political framing about 'increased violence under predecessor' injects partisan element into ceremonial text
  • Reference to 'Rededicate 250' suggests coordination with separate religious/political initiative
  • Vague claims about prosecuting hate crimes and campus anti-Semitism lack specific policy mechanisms
Proclamation 11025: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026 · Executive Orders