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Yom Kippur 2025 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.

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
2020 Mon Sep 28 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2021 Thu Sep 16 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2022 Wed Oct 5 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2023 Mon Sep 25 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2024 Sat Oct 12 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2025 Thu Oct 2 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2026 Mon Sep 21 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2027 Mon Oct 11 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2028 Sat Sep 30 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2029 Wed Sep 19 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew
2030 Mon Oct 7 Yom Kippur National Holiday, Hebrew

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