The short answer
Dates below are Israel (one day of Yom Tov). The greeting is a different sentence from the date.
- The diaspora adds extra days on some festivals.
- Candle-lighting is the Shabbat times tool, updated every week.
By baba Team
Dates below are Israel (one day of Yom Tov). The diaspora adds extra days on some festivals. Candle-lighting is a different query — that is the Shabbat times tool, updated every week.
When are the Jewish holidays in 2026?
11–13 Sep 2026
Rosh Hashanah 5787
20–21 Sep 2026
Yom Kippur
25 Sep – 2 Oct 2026
Sukkot
2 Oct 2026 (Israel)
Simchat Torah
4–12 Dec 2026
Hanukkah
23 Mar 2027
Purim
21–28 Apr 2027
Passover (Pesach)
Every Friday–Saturday
Shabbat
Frequently asked questions
- When is Yom Kippur 2026?
- In Israel, Yom Kippur 5787 begins Sunday 20 September 2026 and ends Monday 21 September 2026. The greeting is gmar chatima tova, not chag sameach.
- Where do I get candle-lighting times?
- Candle-lighting is a weekly query, not a calendar date. Use the Shabbat times tool for the city you are in.