Yom Kippur 2026
When Yom Kippur 2026 falls and when the fast begins: civil and Hebrew dates, weekday, Israel vs. Diaspora. Runs in your browser.
The holiday actually begins the evening before, at sunset — that is, at nightfall on Sunday.
This tool shows dates only. Exact candle-lighting, holiday-entry, and holiday-exit times aren't available on the site yet — they'll be added in a separate halachic-times tool based on real sunset calculations for your location, not shown here.
Dates are computed by Tooleem's own Hebrew-calendar engine, cross-checked against a standard Hebrew-Gregorian calendar and independent sources before publication.
Yom Kippur 2026 falls on September 21, 2026 (10 Tishrei 5787) — the same date in Israel and the Diaspora, since Yom Kippur is always one day everywhere. The fast begins the evening before, Sunday, at sunset, and ends the night of Monday.
How to use this tool
- 01When Yom Kippur fallsYom Kippur 2026 falls on September 21, 2026, the 10th of Tishrei. The civil date is derived from the Hebrew calendar, so it shifts every year — nine days after Rosh Hashanah.
- 02When the fast beginsThe fast begins the evening before the date shown, Sunday, at sunset (Kol Nidre), and ends the night of Monday at nightfall.
- 03Israel vs. the DiasporaYom Kippur is always one day, in both Israel and the Diaspora — there's no difference in length.
When is this useful?
- Planning the fastKnow exactly when the fast begins and ends, to prepare the pre-fast meal and the break-fast meal ahead of time.
- Coordinating time offCheck which weekday Yom Kippur falls on to plan time away from work or school.
- Coordinating with family abroadSince Yom Kippur is identical in Israel and the Diaspora, coordinating with family or community anywhere is straightforward.
Examples
- Yom Kippur 2026Falls September 21, 2026, the fast running from Sunday evening through nightfall on Monday.
- Yom Kippur 2027For comparison, next year Yom Kippur falls on October 11, 2027 — about three weeks later than this year.
- Nine days after Rosh HashanahYom Kippur 2026 falls nine days after Rosh Hashanah 2026.
Tips for a better result
- This isn't a halachic-times pageThis page shows dates only. Exact fast start/end times (based on real sunset and nightfall for your location) aren't yet available on the site.
- Nine days after Rosh HashanahYom Kippur 2026 falls nine days after Rosh Hashanah 2026, during the Ten Days of Repentance.
Why the civil date changes every year
The Hebrew calendar is a lunar calendar with adjustments to stay aligned with the solar year, so the 10th of Tishrei falls on a different civil date each year.
How these dates were calculated
The dates on this page were computed by Tooleem's own Hebrew-calendar engine. The result was checked against a standard Hebrew-Gregorian calendar and independent sources before publication.
Looking for a different holiday or year?
The Jewish Holiday Dates tool lets you look up any Jewish holiday in any civil year, not just Yom Kippur.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom Kippur 2026?
Yom Kippur 2026 falls on September 21, 2026 (10 Tishrei 5787).
When does the fast begin?
The fast begins the evening before, Sunday, at sunset, and ends the night of Monday.
Is Yom Kippur different in Israel vs. the Diaspora?
No. Yom Kippur is always one day, in both Israel and the Diaspora.
Does this page show exact fast times?
No. This page shows dates only. Exact fast times, based on real sunset calculations for your location, will be added in a separate tool.
Where do these dates come from?
From Tooleem's own Hebrew-Gregorian calendar conversion engine, checked against a standard calendar before publication.
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