How do you say happy Purim in Hebrew?

Chag Purim sameach. In a mixed English-Hebrew family, “Purim sameach” is what you will actually hear.

Hebrew for Purim: Chag Purim Sameach, Mishloach Manot

The short answer

Purim is loud, costumed, and full of food parcels. The greeting is chag Purim sameach. The phrase you need at the door is mishloach manot.

פורים · Tuesday 23 March 2027 (walled cities: Wednesday 24 March)
baba gives both genders and the Israeli phrasing, not the English calendar-card line Google Translate reaches for first.
A translator will not make you fluent. It will get the greeting right today.

By baba TeamLast updated: September 11, 2026

חג פורים שמח

Chag Purim sameach

When. The day, and the days around it when costumes appear at school.

משלוח מנות

Mishloach manot

When. The gifts of food. “Hevi’u mishloach manot” — they brought a parcel.

תחפושת

Tachposet

When. What the kids (and half the office) are wearing.

Gender. Tachposet is feminine.

Not: Chag sameach in February and assuming it is Purim

Say: Wait until costumes and oznei Haman show up

Chag sameach without a name is ambiguous. Name Purim.

How do you say happy Purim in Hebrew?: Chag Purim sameach. In a mixed English-Hebrew family, “Purim sameach” is what you will actually hear.