When is Sukkot?
Sukkot is on Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2026. Here's what it means and how to observe it.
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Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2026
What it is
Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, is a seven-day harvest festival remembering the temporary shelters (sukkot) the Israelites lived in during the Exodus.
Origin
Commanded in Leviticus 23. One of the three pilgrimage festivals in ancient Israel.
How to observe
Build a sukkah in your yard or on your balcony, eat meals inside it, and shake the lulav and etrog daily.
Sukkot dates 2025–2030
- 2026Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2026
- 2027Oct 16 – Oct 23, 2027
- 2028Oct 5 – Oct 12, 2028
Popular questions about Sukkot
When is Sukkot 2026?
Sukkot 2026 is on Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2026.
Why does the date of Sukkot change every year?
Commanded in Leviticus 23. One of the three pilgrimage festivals in ancient Israel.
How do people observe Sukkot?
Build a sukkah in your yard or on your balcony, eat meals inside it, and shake the lulav and etrog daily.
Is Sukkot a public holiday?
Sukkot is a major Jewish observance. Whether it is a public holiday depends on your country — in the US it is not federally recognized as a day off, but many Jewish schools and businesses close.