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Sukkot 2026: Dates, Observances, and Halachic Guide

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By Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Sukkot 2026 begins Friday evening, September 25, coinciding with Shabbat. The holiday involves dwelling in a sukkah and observing specific laws regarding the "four species" and meals, with variations due to the first day falling on Shabbat.

  • 01Sukkot 2026 begins Friday evening, September 25, and ends Saturday night, September 26.
  • 02The first day of Sukkot falls on Shabbat, altering the observance of the four species.
  • 03Dwelling in the sukkah, eating, and sleeping are key observances.
  • 04Specific halachic rules govern eating and drinking inside and outside the sukkah.
  • 05Lenient practices regarding sleeping in the sukkah exist, often due to weather.

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People
OrganizationsSulamot
PlacesIsrael, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Petah Tikva, Modi'in, Netanya

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YnetnewsCenter · English22 hours ago
Sukkot 2026: Dates, Observances, and Halachic Guide
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Sukkot 2026 Dates and Observances Announced

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