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Yom Kippur 2024 in Israel

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.

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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About Yom Kippur

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Yom Kippur Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019WedOct 9Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2020MonSep 28Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2021ThuSep 16Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2022WedOct 5Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2023MonSep 25Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2024SatOct 12Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2025ThuOct 2Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2026MonSep 21Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2027MonOct 11Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2028SatSep 30Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew
2029WedSep 19Yom KippurNational holiday, Hebrew

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