Yom Kippur 2026: Fast Times and Weather Forecast Released
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is set to begin on Sunday evening, September 20, 2026, with the commencement of the fast. The fast will conclude on Monday evening, September 21, after approximately 25 hours of fasting and prayer.
Specific times for the fast's start and end have been released for major Israeli cities. In Jerusalem, the fast begins at 5:58 PM on Sunday and ends at 7:13 PM on Monday. Tel Aviv residents will start their fast at 6:22 PM Sunday and conclude at 7:15 PM Monday. In Haifa, the fast commences at 6:09 PM Sunday and finishes at 7:15 PM Monday. Beer Sheva's fast starts at 6:21 PM Sunday and ends at 7:15 PM Monday.
The weather forecast for the holiday indicates partly cloudy to clear skies on Sunday evening with a slight increase in temperatures, returning to seasonal norms. Conditions are expected to be pleasant during the evening and early fast period.
However, a noticeable warming trend is predicted for Monday, Yom Kippur itself. Inland areas will be hot and dry, while coastal and Shefela regions will experience temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) with approximately 65% humidity, leading to heavy heat stress.
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