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When Is Yom Kippur? (Countdown & Dates)
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An educational resource and countdown tool details the date rules and observance dates for Yom Kippur. Users search for this to find when the holiday is next celebrated, view a ticking countdown, and check upcoming dates.
Find the exact dates for Yom Kippur, including a live ticking countdown, upcoming dates from 2026 to 2030, and history.
Quick Answer
Yom Kippur begins on the evening of Sunday, September 20, 2026, and ends on the evening of Monday, September 21, 2026.
Direct answer
Yom Kippur begins on the evening of Sunday, September 20, 2026, and ends on the evening of Monday, September 21, 2026.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, occurs on the 10th of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar. It begins at sundown on the evening before the main holiday date, lasting for approximately 25 hours.
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Jewish Calendar Start
10th of Tishrei
Duration
25 Hours
Key Ritual
25-hour Fast & Synagogue Prayer
How it works
This page displays when Yom Kippur is observed and counts down to the next upcoming occurrence.
Because Yom Kippur follows a lunar-based calendar, the dates are loaded from a verified astronomical calendar dataset for high accuracy.
When is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, occurs on the 10th of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar. It begins at sundown on the evening before the main holiday date, lasting for approximately 25 hours.
How is the date determined?
Yom Kippur falls on the 10th day of Tishrei, exactly ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah. Its Gregorian calendar date changes annually as it aligns with the Jewish lunisolar calendar.
A brief history and background
According to biblical tradition, Yom Kippur was the one day when the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies in the Temple in Jerusalem. Today, Jewish communities attend long services at synagogues and refrain from work, wearing white as a symbol of purity.
Is it a US federal holiday?
No, Yom Kippur is not a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and post offices remain open, though it is celebrated and observed widely.
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Frequently asked questions
In 2026, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20, and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 21.
Yes, Yom Kippur features a complete 25-hour fast, during which no food or water is consumed (with exceptions for health reasons).
"G'mar Chatimah Tovah" which translates to "May you be sealed in the Book of Life for a good year," or simply "Have an easy fast."
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