About Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is a 25-hour fast devoted to prayer and repentance.
Yom Kippur is ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah. In 2027 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 40 of the year. Begins at sundown on the date shown.
How long until Yom Kippur?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 371 days until Yom Kippur 2027. That works out to 53 weeks, or about 12 months and 6 days.
If you only count working days, there are 265 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 53 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 371 sleeps, and in hours that is about 8,904.
Yom Kippur dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 20, 2026 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | October 10, 2027 | Sunday | 371 days |
| 2028 | September 29, 2028 | Friday | 726 days |
| 2029 | September 18, 2029 | Tuesday | 1,080 days |
| 2030 | October 6, 2030 | Sunday | 1,463 days |
| 2031 | September 26, 2031 | Friday | 1,818 days |
| 2032 | September 14, 2032 | Tuesday | 2,172 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom Kippur 2027?
Yom Kippur 2027 is on Sunday, October 10, 2027. Begins at sundown on the date shown.
What day of the week is Yom Kippur 2027?
Yom Kippur 2027 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Yom Kippur?
There are 371 days until Yom Kippur, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is 53 weeks away, or 53.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Yom Kippur?
There are 53 weekends between now and Yom Kippur.
How many business days until Yom Kippur?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 265 business days until Yom Kippur. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Yom Kippur on the same date every year?
No. Yom Kippur is ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Yom Kippur 2028?
Yom Kippur 2028 is expected on Friday, September 29, 2028, 726 days from today.