Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah in Israel
In 2026, Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah falls on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
About Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are major religious observances in Israel that conclude the Sukkot festival. Simchat Torah celebrates the completion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new one. These days are marked by joyous singing, dancing with Torah scrolls, and synagogue services.
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah dates in Israel
Observance dates for Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 Oct 2023 | Saturday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2024 | 24 Oct 2024 | Thursday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 | Tuesday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2026This year | 3 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2027 | 23 Oct 2027 | Saturday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2028 | 12 Oct 2028 | Thursday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2029 | 1 Oct 2029 | Monday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2030 | 19 Oct 2030 | Saturday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| 2031 | 9 Oct 2031 | Thursday | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
7 Oct 2023
Saturday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
24 Oct 2024
Thursday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
14 Oct 2025
Tuesday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
3 Oct 2026
Saturday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
23 Oct 2027
Saturday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
12 Oct 2028
Thursday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
1 Oct 2029
Monday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
19 Oct 2030
Saturday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
9 Oct 2031
Thursday · Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
