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Simchat Torah 2026 in Germany

Simchat Torah, also known as Simḥath Torah and Simkhes Toreh, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings. It is a component of Shemini Atzeret, a Jewish holiday that follows from the Sukkot (or Sukkoth) festival.

Is Simchat Torah a Public Holiday?

Simchat Torah is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Germany.

Torah scrolls are used as part of the celebrations for Simchat Torah.

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About Simchat Torah

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Simchat Torah Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2021 Wed Sep 29 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2022 Tue Oct 18 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2023 Sun Oct 8 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2024 Fri Oct 25 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2025 Wed Oct 15 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2026 Sun Oct 4 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2027 Sun Oct 24 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2028 Fri Oct 13 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2029 Tue Oct 2 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2030 Sun Oct 20 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen
2031 Fri Oct 10 Simchat Torah Observance, Hebrew Bremen

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