MoedThe dates of Shemini Atzeret
Shemini Atzeret from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of October 9 | October 10 | 22 Tishrei 5781 |
| 2021 | evening of September 27 | September 28 | 22 Tishrei 5782 |
| 2022 | evening of October 16 | October 17 | 22 Tishrei 5783 |
| 2023 | evening of October 6 | October 7 | 22 Tishrei 5784 |
| 2024 | evening of October 23 | October 24 | 22 Tishrei 5785 |
| 2025 | evening of October 13 | October 14 | 22 Tishrei 5786 |
| 2026 | evening of October 2 | October 3 | 22 Tishrei 5787 |
| 2027 | evening of October 22 | October 23 | 22 Tishrei 5788 |
| 2028 | evening of October 11 | October 12 | 22 Tishrei 5789 |
| 2029 | evening of September 30 | October 1 | 22 Tishrei 5790 |
| 2030 | evening of October 18 | October 19 | 22 Tishrei 5791 |
| 2031 | evening of October 8 | October 9 | 22 Tishrei 5792 |
| 2032 | evening of September 26 | September 27 | 22 Tishrei 5793 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Shemini Atzeret: what it is
Shemini Atzeret is a yom tov separate from Sukkot. The prayer for rain, Tefilat Geshem, is recited, and in many communities Yizkor too.
In the diaspora the next day, the 23rd of Tishrei, is Simchat Torah. In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the same day.
What people do
- Reciting the prayer for rain (Tefilat Geshem).
- In the diaspora, many still eat in the sukkah, without the blessing.
- Yizkor in many communities.
Also written: Shemini Atzeret, Shmini Atzeret, Shemini Atzeres, Chemini Atseret.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shemini Atzeret in 2027?
Shemini Atzeret 2027 begins on the evening of Friday, October 22 and ends on Saturday, October 23, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Shemini Atzeret last?
Shemini Atzeret lasts 1 day.
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