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Yom Kippur 2025 in Germany

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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal 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

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Mon Sep 28 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2021 Thu Sep 16 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2022 Wed Oct 5 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2023 Mon Sep 25 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2024 Sat Oct 12 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2025 Thu Oct 2 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2026 Mon Sep 21 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2027 Mon Oct 11 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2028 Sat Sep 30 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2029 Wed Sep 19 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL
2030 Mon Oct 7 Yom Kippur Observance, Hebrew BY, HB, NRW, SL

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