When Is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur 2027 begins at sundown on Sunday, October 10 — in 339 days — and ends at nightfall on Monday, October 11. It is always 10 Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar.
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year: a day of fasting and prayer that ends the Ten Days of Repentance, nine days after Rosh Hashanah.
October 2027 calendar
The calendar marks the first full day of Yom Kippur, Monday, October 11, 2027; it begins at sundown the evening before.
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
October 2027 – Yom Kippur 2027
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 1 | 2Rosh Hashanah | |||||
| 40 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 41 | 10 | 11Columbus DayYom Kippur | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16Sukkot (first day) |
| 42 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 43 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 43 | 31Halloween |
Yom Kippur dates 2020–2040
Between 2020 and 2040, Yom Kippur has its first full day as early as September 15 (2032) and as late as October 13 (2035).
The fast
The fast lasts about 25 hours, from before sunset until after nightfall the next day, with no food or drink. Most of the day is spent in synagogue; the closing service, Neilah, ends with a long blast of the shofar.
How the date is set
Yom Kippur is 10 Tishrei, nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Its date falls between September 14 and October 14 this century and never on a Tuesday, Friday or Sunday.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Yom Kippur 2028?
Yom Kippur 2028 begins at sundown on Friday, September 29, 2028 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, September 30, 2028.
What do you say on Yom Kippur?
Common greetings are G'mar chatimah tovah, “may you be sealed for good”, and wishes for an easy or meaningful fast.
Is Yom Kippur a federal holiday?
No. Federal offices stay open, although some school districts close for it.