◆ Sukkot 2026
Sukkot, the Festival of Tabernacles, begins on the 15th of Tishrei and lasts seven days. It commemorates the Israelites dwelling in booths during 40 years in the wilderness. Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah follow on the eighth day.
Customs & Observances
- Dwelling in the sukkah for all seven days of the festival
- Taking the Four Species: lulav (palm), etrog (citron), hadas (myrtle), aravah (willow)
- Hoshana Rabbah — the final day of judgment
- Simchat Torah — completing and restarting the annual Torah reading cycle
Greetings & Blessings for Sukkot
Traditional greetings used before, during, and after Sukkot:
- Chag Sameach — "A joyous holiday"
- Moadim L'Simchah — "Times of joy" (used on Chol HaMoed)
- Chag Sukkot Sameach — "A joyous Sukkot holiday"
בעברית:
- חג שמח
- מועדים לשמחה — לימי חול המועד
- חג סוכות שמח
About Sukkot
Sukkot, the Festival of Tabernacles, begins on the 15th of Tishrei and lasts seven days. It commemorates the Israelites dwelling in booths during 40 years in the wilderness. Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah follow on the eighth day.
Also known as: Succot, Feast of Tabernacles
Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the evening before the date shown and conclude at nightfall (when three medium stars are visible) on the final day. In the Diaspora, major Torah festivals are observed for two days (Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot), while in Israel they are observed for one day.
Sukkot in Upcoming Years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | October 15, 2027 |
| 2028 | October 4, 2028 |
| 2029 | September 23, 2029 |
| 2030 | October 11, 2030 |