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First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community) 2024 in North Macedonia

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 First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community) a Public Holiday?

First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2024, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

Prayer time is part of the Yom Kippur traditions.

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First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community) Observances

Note: A limited number of holidays are designated by the Macedonian government as community or religious holidays.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019WedOct 9First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2020MonSep 28First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2021ThuSep 16First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2022WedOct 5First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2023MonSep 25First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2024SatOct 12First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2025ThuOct 2First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2026MonSep 21First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2027MonOct 11First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2028SatSep 30First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday
2029WedSep 19First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)Optional Holiday

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