When is Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret in Israel?
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Days until this date
Today is left out; the target date is included. The count uses your local date.
Future dates
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Thursday, October 12, 2028
- Monday, October 1, 2029
- Saturday, October 19, 2030
- Thursday, October 9, 2031
About this date
Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret is a public holiday in Israel. Its date follows the local holiday rule, so the year-by-year dates are shown above. A substitute day off can fall on a different date.