Jewish holidays

Sukkot

Sukkot begins on 15 Tishrei and continues for seven days. The Torah commands dwelling in a sukkah and taking the four species, and identifies the festival as a season of rejoicing.

Next Israel-calendar date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
15th of Tishrei, 5787
Main observances and customs
sukkah · lulav and etrog · Hallel · Hoshanot
Learning focus
Read the Torah section that gives the dates and the commands of sukkah and four species.

Sukkot in the Calendar and Communities

In Israel the first day is Yom Tov and the following days are Chol HaMoed through Hoshana Rabbah. Diaspora observance has two opening festival days; Shemini Atzeret is a separate festival immediately afterward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Sukkot?

The next Israel-calendar occurrence is Saturday, September 26, 2026, 15th of Tishrei, 5787. In Israel the first day is Yom Tov and the following days are Chol HaMoed through Hoshana Rabbah. Diaspora observance has two opening festival days; Shemini Atzeret is a separate festival immediately afterward.

Where can I begin learning about Sukkot?

Read the Torah section that gives the dates and the commands of sukkah and four species.

What are primary sources for Sukkot?

Dates, four species, and sukkah: Leviticus 23:33-43