Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is often considered the holiest day of the year for Jews, and the day is dedicated to atonement and abstinence.

Date Details: Begins at the evening of the first day, and ends the evening of the last day.

General Practices: Fasting from before sundown until after sunset, and lighting of the Yahrzeit memorial candle at sundown on the night of Yom Kippur.

Recommended Accommodation

Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on this date and after a day of fasting.

Date(s)

Tue, 10/04/22 to Wed, 10/05/22Sun, 09/24/23 to Mon, 09/25/23Fri, 10/11/24 to Sat, 10/12/24Wed, 10/01/25 to Thu, 10/02/25

Religion(s)

Jewish