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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) and falls on the 10th day of Tishrei (Tishri), the seventh month in the Jewish calendar. Many Jewish communities engage in intense prayer and fasting.
Is Yom Kippur a Public Holiday?
This is a non-working holiday only for people who follow the Jewish faith. Public organizations, schools, and most businesses are open, though some private enterprises may have reduced hours.
Prayer time is part of the Yom Kippur traditions.
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About Yom Kippur
Read more about Yom Kippur.Yom Kippur Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Wed | Oct 12 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | Sep 30 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Sep 19 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Oct 9 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Sep 28 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Sep 16 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Oct 5 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Sep 25 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Oct 12 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Oct 2 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Sep 21 | Yom Kippur | Hebrew, Optional holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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