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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?
Yom Kippur is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 月曜日 | 9月28日 (月) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 9月16日 (木) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | 水曜日 | 10月5日 (水) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | 月曜日 | 9月25日 (月) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | 土曜日 | 10月12日 (土) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | 木曜日 | 10月2日 (木) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | 月曜日 | 9月21日 (月) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | 月曜日 | 10月11日 (月) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | 土曜日 | 9月30日 (土) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | 水曜日 | 9月19日 (水) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2030 | 月曜日 | 10月7日 (月) | Yom Kippur | National Holiday, Hebrew |
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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