Every year, National Jacob Day is observed on March 23. The day aims to appreciate, honor, celebrate, and shine the spotlight on everyone named Jacob around the world. Jacob’s name is one of the popular names in the U.S.
History
The name Jacob is from the Hebrew root ‘qb’ meaning “to follow,” “to be behind,” and “to supplant, circumvent, assail, overreach.” Jacob’s name has many variations including Jakob, Jagoba, Jakub, Hakob, Yakobo, Jaak, Jaap, Sjaak, Xacobe, Yakubu, Lacobus, Jakobus, Chacobo, Chaime, Yaqub, Yaqubun, Jakobi, Hamish, Seumas, and Yaakov.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 23 | Saturday |
| 2025 | March 23 | Sunday |
| 2026 | March 23 | Monday |
| 2027 | March 23 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | March 23 | Thursday |
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FAQs
When is Jacob Day?
It is held on March 23.