Yom Kippur 2026
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About Yom Kippur 2026
Yom Kippur 2026 falls on Monday, September 21. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is an optional holiday for Texas state employees under state law. Nothing closes automatically — offices, banks and schools run normally — but eligible state workers may take the day off in place of another state holiday.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
Yom Kippur in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 21, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Yom Kippur 2026
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 12 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah | Religious observance |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Sep 25 | Fri | Native American Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, September 21, 2026
- Date rule
- 10th of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar; falls between mid-September and mid-October
- Legal status
- Optional holiday for Texas state employees (Tex. Gov't Code 662.003(b)); not a public holiday
- How the option works
- Employee takes the day with pay by working another state holiday instead
- Observance
- 25-hour fast and synagogue services, from Kol Nidre at sundown to Neilah at nightfall
- Also an optional holiday in Texas
- Rosh Hashanah, Good Friday and Cesar Chavez Day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Yom Kippur in 2026?
Yom Kippur 2026 is on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Is Yom Kippur a day off in 2026?
Yom Kippur is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Yom Kippur 2026?
Yom Kippur 2026 was 42 days ago, on September 21, 2026.