In 2025, Sukkot begins at sundown on Monday, Oct. 6 and ends at sundown on Monday, Oct. 13. The conclusion of Sukkot marks the beginning of the separate holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
What is Sukkot?
Sukkot is known as the “Festival of Tabernacles” and the “Feast of Booths.” It is one of Judaism’s three central pilgrimage festivals, along with Passover and Shavuot.
What are some Sukkot customs and practices?
It is traditional to build a sukkah, a temporary hut to dwell in during the holiday.
It is the custom to buy a lulav and etrog and shake them daily throughout the festival.
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In the times of the Temple, Sukkot was also the time of a water-drawing ceremony, a wonderfully joyous and upbeat celebration.
Future Sukkot Dates
In 2026, Sukkot will begin on Friday September 25 and conclude on Friday October 2.
In 2027, Sukkot will begin on Friday October 15 and conclude on Friday October 22.
In 2026, Sukkot will begin on Wednesday October 4 and conclude on Wednesday October 11.
Last year, Sukkot was celebrated from October 16 to October 23.
